SERIE A

Montella's nightmare comes true

"I will sleep easier without facing Higuain," said Milan coach in 2016. After the game against Juventus, where the Argentinian scored twice, we understand why.

AC Milan coach Vincenzo Montella watches his players prior to a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Juventus, at the Milan San Siro stadium, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.
Milan (Italy), 28/10/2017.- Juventus' forward Gonzalo Higuain (L) scores the first goal of the Italian Serie A soccer match between AS Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, 28 October 2017.
Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain scores their first goal.
Juventus' forward Gonzalo Higuain from Argentina (L) celebrates after scoring during the Italian Serie A football match AC Milan Vs Juventus on October 28, 2017 at the 'Giuseppe Meazza' Stadium in Milan.
Milan (Italy), 28/10/2017.- Juventus' forward Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after scoring during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AS Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, 28 October 2017.
Juventus' forward Gonzalo Higuain from Argentina (R) celebrates with teammate Juventus's forward from Argentina Paulo Dybala after scoring during the Italian Serie A football match AC Milan Vs Juventus on October 28, 2017 at the 'Giuseppe Meazza' Stadium
AC Milan's coach Vincenzo Montella reacts during the Italian Serie A football match AC Milan Vs Juventus on October 28, 2017 at the 'Giuseppe Meazza' Stadium in Milan.
Juventus' forward Paulo Dybala from Argentina (L) fights for the ball with AC Milan's midfielder Lucas Biglia from Argentina during the Italian Serie A football match AC Milan Vs Juventus on October 28, 2017 at the 'Giuseppe Meazza' Stadium in Milan.
Milan (Italy), 28/10/2017.- Juventus' forward Gonzalo Higuain scores the 2-0 lead during the Italian serie A soccer match between Ac Milan and Juventus Fc at Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, 28 October 2017.
Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain scores their second goal.
Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain celebrates scoring their second goal.
Juventus' forward Gonzalo Higuain from Argentina celebrates after scoring during the Italian Serie A football match AC Milan Vs Juventus on October 28, 2017 at the 'Giuseppe Meazza' Stadium in Milan.
Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain celebrates scoring their second goal.
Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after the match.
Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 AC Milan coach Vincenzo Montella-
Milan (Italy), 28/10/2017.- Milan's head coach Vincenzo Montella gestures during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AS Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, 28 October 2017. (Italia)
Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 AC Milan coach Vincenzo Montella speaks with Andre Silva before he comes on as a substitute for Hakan Calhanoglu.
Juventus' forward Paulo Dybala from Argentina kicks the ball during the Italian Serie A football match AC Milan Vs Juventus on October 28, 2017 at the 'Giuseppe Meazza' Stadium in Milan.
Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain embraces AC Milan's Gianluigi Donnarumma after the match.
Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain, Gianluigi Buffon and Giorgio Chiellini celebrate after the match.
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AC Milan coach Vincenzo Montella watches his players prior to a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Juventus, at the Milan San Siro stadium, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Milan vs Juventus

Milan (Italy), 28/10/2017.- Juventus' forward Gonzalo Higuain (L) scores the first goal of the Italian Serie A soccer match between AS Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, 28 October 2017.

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Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus

Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain scores their first goal.

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Juventus' forward Gonzalo Higuain from Argentina (L) celebrates after scoring during the Italian Serie A football match AC Milan Vs Juventus on October 28, 2017 at the 'Giuseppe Meazza' Stadium in Milan.

Foto: MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP

Milan vs Juventus

Milan (Italy), 28/10/2017.- Juventus' forward Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after scoring during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AS Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, 28 October 2017.

Foto: DANIEL DAL ZENNARO / EFE

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Juventus' forward Gonzalo Higuain from Argentina (R) celebrates with teammate Juventus's forward from Argentina Paulo Dybala after scoring during the Italian Serie A football match AC Milan Vs Juventus on October 28, 2017 at the 'Giuseppe Meazza' Stadium

Foto: MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP

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AC Milan's coach Vincenzo Montella reacts during the Italian Serie A football match AC Milan Vs Juventus on October 28, 2017 at the 'Giuseppe Meazza' Stadium in Milan.

Foto: MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP

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Juventus' forward Paulo Dybala from Argentina (L) fights for the ball with AC Milan's midfielder Lucas Biglia from Argentina during the Italian Serie A football match AC Milan Vs Juventus on October 28, 2017 at the 'Giuseppe Meazza' Stadium in Milan.

Foto: MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP

Milan vs Juventus

Milan (Italy), 28/10/2017.- Juventus' forward Gonzalo Higuain scores the 2-0 lead during the Italian serie A soccer match between Ac Milan and Juventus Fc at Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, 28 October 2017.

Foto: MATTEO BAZZI / EFE

Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus

Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain scores their second goal.

Foto: ALBERTO LINGRIA / REUTERS

Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus

Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain celebrates scoring their second goal.

Foto: ALESSANDRO GAROFALO / REUTERS

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Juventus' forward Gonzalo Higuain from Argentina celebrates after scoring during the Italian Serie A football match AC Milan Vs Juventus on October 28, 2017 at the 'Giuseppe Meazza' Stadium in Milan.

Foto: MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP

Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus

Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain celebrates scoring their second goal.

Foto: ALESSANDRO GAROFALO / REUTERS

Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus

Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after the match.

Foto: ALESSANDRO GAROFALO / REUTERS

Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus

Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 AC Milan coach Vincenzo Montella-

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Milan vs Juventus

Milan (Italy), 28/10/2017.- Milan's head coach Vincenzo Montella gestures during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AS Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, 28 October 2017. (Italia)

Foto: DANIEL DAL ZENNARO / EFE

Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus

Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 AC Milan coach Vincenzo Montella speaks with Andre Silva before he comes on as a substitute for Hakan Calhanoglu.

Foto: ALBERTO LINGRIA / REUTERS

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Juventus' forward Paulo Dybala from Argentina kicks the ball during the Italian Serie A football match AC Milan Vs Juventus on October 28, 2017 at the 'Giuseppe Meazza' Stadium in Milan.

Foto: MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP

Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus

Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain embraces AC Milan's Gianluigi Donnarumma after the match.

Foto: ALESSANDRO GAROFALO / REUTERS

Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus

Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 28, 2017 Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain, Gianluigi Buffon and Giorgio Chiellini celebrate after the match.

Foto: ALESSANDRO GAROFALO / REUTERS

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