Messrs Montolivo, Muntari and Rami may as well not have been there.
Miralem Pjanic has been one of Roma’s players of the season and this goal pretty much encapsulates why.
The 24-year-old midfielder cut through the heart of the Milan defence like it wasn’t there just before half time, before firing home.
Former Arsenal striker Gervinho wrapped things up in the second half as Roma recorded a 2-0 win.