Summary: Anto and Matteo return for another Milan Insider episode in the wake of a surprise result from US Lecce that now puts the Rossoneri within a point with just two more matches at stake just in time for the second Derby della Madonnina that takes on even more significance this Sunday. We start with a distinctive homage to Antonio Conte of Juventus who are feeling the pressure at the end and take a look at the return of Antonio Cassano of late, a new energy suddenly returning at the right time with Gennaro Gattuso in the midfield and Kevin Prince Boateng providing more attacking muscle. But really the shortfalls this season for Milan have been largely self-inflicted and we detail where many of the problems developed and where the mistakes were made in advance of the Barcelona fixtures in the Champions League knockout rounds with Thiago Silva rendered unavailable due to a mistake by Max Allegri in the Coppa Italia. We take some listener questions which surround on player moves, potential transfers, changes inside the club, what players have expiring contracts and who might just be released. We also talk some finances and how UEFA Financial Fair Play will have an effect on transfer strategy and have a massive say in how Silvio Berlusconi and the board with approach the most important part of the strategy going forward in the next three years as the measuring checkpoints will be reached. We discuss the Riccardo Montolivo and Bakaye Traoré transfer moves that are highlighted of late, the rumor of a deal reached for Manolo Gabbiadini and how the business of AC Milan does seem to be changing this off-season with evolving roles, strategic direction and even if rumors of a new manager will land on an emerging candidate of late who has been in discussion with the club at a very high level. We also have a serious discussion into how the more mature Milanisti are growing restless with the direction of the club and how some of the established values are now being called into question as manifest by how Allegri and some of the players approach their public roles including how complaints have been escalated in the press. All of these issues and many more are addressed in this episode including how Milan will need to address its creativity problems in midfield, whether Robinho would be moved back to Santos, even if Zlatan is at risk of being transferred this off-season and how the club has circled the wagons and appears ready to commit to Pato and rehabilitation in the end.
