this is what i talked about in half time
Giroud is getting the ball to Diaz, notice they both are in Milan's mid half
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Diaz started running while Giroud is resting with Tonali because he came from the front to here instead of using an extra midfielder who starts from here so he can run to join the attack
the only option for a pass is Leao who is getting fouled to stop the counter attack
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here it is from another angle, Giroud with the circle and Leao going down and Diaz trying to pass it to Leao
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sorry if i am posting too many images, i don't know if it is against the rules
all those images in less than 13 minutes from the beginning
3 counter attacks that could've been a lot more dangerous just by replacing 1 of the 3 forwards by an extra midfielder who is better at getting the ball back and having 2 in the front instead of one
and maybe that is why Pioli prefers Messias because he was available to pass to in one of them but Diaz couldn't see him.