On the opening matchday, AC Milan kick off their season with a 2-1 victory in Turin against the Granata. They do so by playing well for long stretches of the game, showcasing the talent of their most attacking players. A positive start that translates into a boost of confidence for both the squad and the Rossoneri faithful.
A new style: fast and vertical
The football proposed by the new Milan under Amorim was full of pace, vertical passes and runs into the box. This was made possible by the energy and drive of Cissé and Chukwueze, the creative work of Ramos and the midfielders, and an athletic preparation that appears to have paid off. Of course, last night’s performance alone cannot be enough for a definitive verdict on the quality of this team. It would be more appropriate to see it as a promising premise, something that could take shape and deserves belief.
The goal is the Scudetto
If Milan’s players can maintain consistency in their performances, combining attacking football with defensive solidity, then they will be able to aim high. As the new head coach Amorim stated, «Milan must fight for the Scudetto», and he probably already knows that to achieve this goal, yesterday’s display must only be the starting point.
The benefit of the doubt
We have only seen the new Milan for 90 minutes, but it was enough to give this new team the benefit of the doubt. It is time to leave the past behind — at least for now — play football and see what happens. Always, however, the Milan way.
