ROSSONERIBLOG.COM’s Meytar Zeevi checks what have we learned from this defeat, as AC Milan are looking to make another revolution at Old Trafford next month.

AC Milan hosted Manchester United F.C. this Tuesday and lost. As known, this match started in a very optimism point of view, starting with Ronaldinho’s goal in the second minute.

But, sleepy defense, combined with confused midfield and miserable center forward, lost the game for the Rossoneri, as Paul Scholes and Wayne Rooney were on the scoresheet, as well as Clarence Seedorf, to make it 2-3 at the end.

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Few days after the decisive clash, RossoneriBlog.com’s Meytar Zeevi, went on to check what the fans of football could understand after watching Milan versus Man United.

RONALDINHO IS STILL WORLD CLASS

The Brazilian midfielder was in amazing form against Manchester United. The best player on pitch, well not for sure, but the most entertaining one and there is no doubt about it. ‘Dinho handled perfectly with his matchup, Rafael, and succeeded in line of great tricks. His goal, however, was much unexpected and was caused due to a defensive mistake, after The Red Devils’ player was trying to cut off the ball, which arrived right to Ronaldinho, who perfectly laid it into the net. The 29-year-old also had a handful part in the second goal, when assisted greatly to Seedorf. The Dutchman only just touched with the ankle, and made it 2-3 to keep some hope at Milan. Ronaldinho is among the top players again, but he will have to take more responsibly, and actually, play Kaka in these moments, because this Milan, need a new leader.

MILAN NEED NEW DEFENDERS

The defense of Milan was one of the worst this season and this is to say about all the members, well, maybe not about Bonera and Antonini. Luca Antonini picked up an injury which somewhat knocked out Milan. Replacement Giuseppe Favalli just couldn’t handle the speed and movement of Nani and then of Valencia. Center backs Alessandro Nesta and Thiago Silva were somewhat sleepy in the third goal scored by Wayne Rooney, as they just didn’t predict, like should had, the cross that landed just on the Englishman’s head and there are to say, finished the story of Milan in Champions League this season. The Rossoneri must reinforce in the summer, by getting more fullbacks, fast fullbacks, and be competitive again.

AC Milan's Brazilian defender Thiago Silva reacts during his team's UEFA Champions League round of 16 match against Manchester United on February 16, 2010 at San Siro stadium in Milan. Manchester United defeated AC Milan 3-2. AFP PHOTO / Giuseppe Cacace

DIDA IS A FLOP

Not everyone understood why Carlo Ancelotti benched Nelson Dida last season, as giving Christian Abbiati the first team shirt. The match against Manchester and the goal of Paul Scholes in particularly, showed what Dida is not getting the call of Dunga, or deserved to be a first team goalkeeper. In this spoken goal, everyone of you, dear readers would stop the ball, but Dida decided to take few more seconds, and then jump without purpose, when the ball, which went through in a very slow way, just passed the line and took the United back into this game. Unless this goal very late in the first half, The Red Devils would never come back from the sepulchre and probably would not win the game. Dida is to blame, the days of ‘Oh Dida’ have returned.

AC Milan's Brazilian goalkeeper Dida reacts after Manchester United's English midfielder Paul Scholes scored during their UEFA Champions League round of 16 match on February 16, 2010 at San Siro stadium in Milan. AFP PHOTO / Giuseppe Cacace

PATO IS NOT OLD ENOUGH

With all due respect to il Duck, Alexandre Pato is just not enough, not good enough, not smart enough, not old enough, to carry a great club like AC Milan. Pato has amazing qualities, but this match seemed to show that he is just not ready for the big games. So right, he scored a double against Real Madrid in the group stage, but he has a lot to learn before claiming his place among the top players in the world. Alexandre missed a great chance to score with the head, but headed it just wide. In those moments, you know that Filippo Inzaghi, the veteran striker would put it into the net, it was a goal if Pippo was there. Pato is the best youngster in the world, no doubt about it, in age of 20 he is in a great form, but he must grow up and mature in order to be a truly great player. Hopefully, he will take a crash course from Inzaghi’s so he will be ready for Old Tarfford trip.

AC Milan's Brazilian forward Pato (R) fights for the ball with Manchester United's Jonny Evans during their UEFA Champions League round of 16 match on February 16, 2010 at San Siro stadium in Milan. Manchester United defeated AC Milan 3-2. AFP PHOTO / Damien Meyer

SEEDORF STILL TOP, HUNTELAAR ALWAYS FLOP

The Dutchman midfielder was very good in the little time he played. Clarence Seedorf is not just considered as one of the most dangerous attacking midfielders in the world of football, in vain. The veteran added the right spirit to Milan in the final minutes, and kept the Rossoneri somehow in the game with his ankle. Seedorf was benched after a setback in the ability. But, he showed that even though his age he’s got something in his feet and can decide matches. The Dutchman striker, however, has mentioned once again why Marco Borriello deserved a place in the starting 11. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar had a golden-chance to finish the story when was one-on-one with United goalkeeper Edwin van der sar, and just missed it. He could claim bad luck but really, no one cares as some players may see him, along with Dida, the reasons of Milan loss.

AC Milan's Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf celebrates after scoring against Manchester United during their UEFA Champions League round of 16 match on February 16, 2010 at San Siro stadium in Milan. Manchester United defeated AC Milan 3-2. AFP PHOTO / Giuseppe Cacace

By Meytar Zeevi, Rossoneri Blog