05/11/2002

PIPPO MILESTONE

This season Filippo Inzaghi seems to be relentless. The Rossonero number 9 scored against Reggina his 100th goal in the Serie A. Beating this record has a special meaning for such a first-rate striker, who was just missing this target in his personal collection. Seventeen have been the jems he gave the Rossonero supporters and himself so far. He is top scorer in the Italian championship with seven goals, top scorer in the Cups with his ten, the best Italian seasonal striker and his 43th net in Champions League earned him the 27th place among the best Italian scorers in the European competitions. He registered in every way: with his right foot, his left foot, heading home... the last strike as a predator, being first to the ball. He gets on very well with his team-mates, but he is also able to be cynical when he has to fight into the area to slot into the net. In this extraordinary Milan who carve out chances at will, he is the best player converting them. Pippo suffered from a foot injury, set his teeth and was back to shine again in a few time. His best medicine? The love of his fans, the smell of the grass and the opponents' goal.

[ACMilan.com]