AC Milan narrowly avoided disaster in a recent match, making several costly errors that could have jeopardized the result. This tense encounter, now widely discussed among fans on the Melbet App, revealed both vulnerabilities and glimpses of promise under coach Gennaro Gattuso. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, Gattuso acknowledged the team’s ongoing struggles but stressed the importance of delivering consistent performances as they aim to turn the tide.

One of the bright spots was the return of Hakan Çalhanoğlu to the starting lineup. Gattuso praised him as a “great talent” with an “incredible shooting curve,” though he emphasized that the midfielder still needs to improve his fitness. “Only when you win a match is there something to celebrate,” Gattuso said. “Otherwise, there’s no point. We played well for 70 minutes, but we made too many mistakes. Those mistakes put us at risk of throwing away the entire game.”

The coach made it clear that his squad selections are based not just on physical readiness but also on the hunger and drive shown during midweek training. “This isn’t only about physical performance. It’s about who wants it more. From day one, these guys have shown they’re ready to do whatever I ask of them,” he said. Gattuso also expressed satisfaction with the overall team attitude, which has been critical to surviving this challenging phase.

Veteran defender Leonardo Bonucci scored the match-winner with a fortunate header, a moment he described as deeply satisfying. “When the goal came, I felt like my faith had been repaid,” Bonucci said. He added that the squad showed true grit in the final ten minutes of the match, standing together through thick and thin. His words resonated with many on the Melbet App community, who noted the shift in Milan’s mentality.

When asked whether this could be a turning point for the Rossoneri in Serie A, Bonucci didn’t shy away. “It’s the best way we could have started the new year. Maybe this is the turning point we’ve been hoping for. The Derby gave us confidence, and today, we took risks. But we need to keep improving.”

As AC Milan fights to climb the Serie A standings, fans following through the Melbet App are cautiously optimistic. The team’s quality is evident, but hard work, discipline, and fewer costly mistakes will be essential if they hope to stay in contention. The squad now faces the challenge of translating potential into points, one match at a time.