UNDER 18: A BREAK TO CHANGE THE TIDE

The upcoming weekend break won't quicken up time to forget the recent draw against Torino, but it can lend a hand in giving AC Milan's Under-18 side further motivation to work harder in search of a reaction and, above all, end the season on a high. With the fightback complete, after goals from Siman and Ferroni, the Granata stunned the young Rossoneri with a stoppage-time equaliser to make it 2-2.

For how it arrived, it was a point that left a bitter taste in the mouth, which saw the side drop down a place in the table (overtaken by Hellas Verona, now third). Terni's side missed out on the chance to close the gap on SPAL, who are currently second - with Inter on top - and subsequently narrowing the time remaining to fight for the Scudetto title. Instead, the Ferraresi remain 9 points ahead, that will be tough to claw back with only a few matchdays to go.

This is the reality. There are two months to go to show as much hunger and attention in each performance as possible. It has been a topsy-turvy 2023 so far and the young lads will be looking for more consistency to try and increase the number of victories and reduce the points gap from the pack ahead. In that sense, a few more goals wouldn't go amiss, remembering that the 2005-born Rossoneri possess the best defence in the league (27 goals).

Calmness, and a steely determination, is required, following the same philosophy but trying to change the direction of fortunes. A turning point is quickly needed to keep the hopes of a season alive. Also because performances have often been positive, including the most recent at PUMA House of Football. Next up on the first weekend of April, the U18s will once again be at home, this time facing Cagliari.

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