The period in which the Italian Cup it was experienced as a sort of annoyance and obstacle. The coaches were the ones who thought so, although they did not declare it openly, as they were faced with busy calendars and were practically unable to train their team. The fans also thought so, as they certainly didn’t rush to get a ticket, except for the big match and final. But now everything has changed.
The Italian Cup seems to have become something that really matters. It would be enough to observe the semi-finals to know: the Allegri’s fury in the final minutes of the semi-final return match against Lazio, the very determination of the Biancocelesti in seeking the great comeback and the feat, the determination with which Atalanta and Fiorentina tried to access the final act. In short, everyone played it, no one thought of anything else or any possible consequences. Also because, it must be said, very often, injuries can be around the corner and put other commitments at risk, perhaps considered by some to be more important. But what is behind this?
Answering it is not that complicated and difficult. In fact, bringing home a trophy is always something that matters, especially for those who are unlikely to win anything or who have not known the word triumph for too long. It’s all too simple to think of Juve, who have been missing a victory in a competition for three years. Many, for those who have always been used to doing it consistently and continuously. However, it is important not to make a mistake: a journey of just five games cannot be used as a judgment and parameter of value for an entire season, which lasts months and months. In short, the Italian Cup doesn’t save a year. Rationality leads us to say this. But, rest assured, the opposite will happen. Because in football, especially today, there is very little that is rational. And perhaps those who have changed their assessment really know this very well. And he uses it for his purpose and pleasure.