While Romelu Lukaku has switched from a scorned striker in the Premier League to a goal machine in Serie A, Alexis Sánchez's time in Milan since they both left Manchester in 2019 has been - well, no more than completely okay.
But his Thursday night in Parma may prove leaden in the battle for Scudetton.
After jumping in and scoring last week, the Chilean got the chance from the start when Lautaro Martinez rested.
Parma with Riccardo Gagliolo on the left back did most things right in the first half and made the league's most effective attack look blunt.
But the league leaders eventually wore down their opponents.
Romelu Lukaku found Alexis Sánchez, surrounded by Parma defenders, managed to trample off a finish.
The Swedish national team defender Gagliolo saved with an acrobatic cleanup.
But a few inches on the wrong side of the line.
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Eight minutes later, Lukaku tore up a large hole in Parma when he jerked free from his own half, angled away a couple of players and served Sanchéz who could roll in his second.
Three points that can prove to be lead heavy when the season is summed up.
Second-placed Milan lost points against Udinese on Wednesday and have Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the injury list.
Third Juventus has picked up speed.
Inter now have six straight victories in the league and six points down to Milan.
For Parma, the distance up to Cagliari on safe ground is six points.