Balotelli starts suspension, Milan draws Bologna & 5 pts in 5 matches. Too early to panic?

Earlier this week, Mario Balotelli was handed down a 3 match ban after the incident in this past weekend's loss to Napoli. Many feel this punishment is a bit harsh but perhaps its the issue of racism that has become more of the headline grabber. Images of Balotelli pleading with the official (left) while he throws the Italian striker a rather snotty smirk has enraged Milan supporters worldwide. Balotelli must know that he is a targeted man in Serie A and he must be able to harness his rage for the sake of his club. As a result of the incident, Balotelli missed the 3-3 draw v Bologna and will be ineligible v Sampdoria and Juventus.

Yesterday, Milan avoided more embarrassment by staging a 2 goal comeback v Bologna to draw 3-3 and salvage their 5th point in as many matches. Many supporters took their reaction to social networks where a portion of the fans felt that for what turmoil the club currently sits in, they will take the result. Others reacted by stating that a 3-3 draw to Bologna isn't something to be proud of as this isn't Milan's nature and way of going about business. The idea that many fans took something positive out of the result is absolutely disheartening and the continuous controversy over Allegri's head still leaves many wondering just what is going on with this club.

A comeback draw v Bologna isn't pleasing. Plain and simple. 5 points in 5 matches is poor any way you slice it despite the laundry list of players sidelined with injuries and Balotelli's 3 match ban. There is enough quality still active to have earned more than 5 points at this point and when is it too early to enter panic mode? After last seasons miserable first half that was heroically saved thanks in large part to Allegri's under utilized forward Stephan El Shaarawy, their is no room for another abysmal start. It's a domino effect that stems from upper management who, despite bringing in Kaká and company, failed to bring in the amount of quality needed for a title run. Factor in Allegri's tactical and formation choices and you have whipped up a recipe for a sub par campaign.

Panicking? Perhaps many are but I stand firm on the assumption that things at Milan cant seemingly get worse. Hang tight and continue to support this beloved club because Milan is a club like none other-MS