A solid Milan thanks to Allegri’s leadership
Max Allegri is bringing a breath of optimism to the Rossoneri environment, with all players seemingly supporting his leadership. After years of failures and whispers of dissent with previous coaches, Milan is experiencing a moment of cohesion and determination.
Since Allegri’s return, Milan has significantly improved its performances: compared to last season, the team has gained seven more points after ten matches, reaching twenty-one points in the standings. This performance places Milan at a minimal distance from leaders Napoli, while also keeping pace with rivals like Inter and Roma.
An impressive statistic is represented by the series of nine consecutive matches without defeat, a streak that has not been recorded since Pioli’s management a year and a half ago. Following the initial defeat to Cremonese, the team has drawn or won all subsequent matches, including important direct clashes against teams competing for Europe.
Solid defense and an attack needing refinement
Defensively, Milan has conceded only seven goals in ten matches, marking the best result since 2008-2009 in the first ten league games. Allegri has always emphasized the importance of a good defense, stating that ‘in Italy, those who don’t concede goals go far.’ However, the coach still needs to work on the attack, with players like Franco-Congolese striker Santiago Gimenez and American winger Christian Pulisic yet to shine as expected.
Allegri’s work is supported by a qualified staff, including prominent figures like Bernardo Corradi, now a technical collaborator, appreciated within the Federation. His experience will be essential in optimizing the performances of the squad, including talents like Portuguese left winger Rafael Leão.
