Throughout the year, there have been endless questions about AC Milan and their future formation, with it always seeming like the 4-3-3 would be used. Now, it is, kind of.
Under Massimiliano Allegri this season, Milan were always going to be a regimented evolution. After all, solidity is the biggest aspect of his systems, but he also needed to work out what he wanted to do with the group available.
Of course, he started in a 4-3-3, and then quickly changed to the 3-5-2, which has been used for the majority of the season. However, a tactical shift may be happening currently.
Allegri considers the change
As MilanNews writes, in the second half against Torino, the Rossoneri switched to a 4-3-3, and the impact was seen instantly. A more attacking outfit that automatically looked to apply more pressure. In other words, exactly what was needed, and what had been asked for in months previous.
With Santiago Gimenez’s return, a switch to a three-pronged attack is infinitely more feasible, and with Alexis Saelemaekers in the team, Allegri can rely on his tactical know-how to make rotations in-game.
It is definitely a possibility that the season finale could see the Diavolo change to the system that they have seemingly been destined to play. If there were a time for Allegri to be bold, it would certainly be now.
Instead of the wing backs attacking wide, and often late, a 4-3-3 means Leao and Pulisic will be attacking wide and cutting into the box when off the ball—thus, Rabiot’s goal last game. The thing is, can WE defend out of this formation (other teams surely can)?
idk, if we got some signings like Gila I think we’d be good next season. for now idk
Our CBs are not great. Just look at that first goal conceded against Torino. Nobody picked up Simeone, or reacted to Mike’s save.
This season I don’t see it happening simply because our CBs are so @$$.
We should be able to play either way depending on the opponent. WHen playing against Inter or Napoli, the 3-5-2 Counter attacking style might be the best way to play. When facing some of the weaker sides a more attacking 4-3-3 is probably the better way to start the match. We have the players to play both ways.
This. Milan should vary tactics based on the opponents.
Facts 100%
Definitely has plenty of options for the 4-3-3 now with everyone healthy and able to play in their more natural positions.
Santi and Fullkrug can rotate at 9 and Leao, Puli, Nkunku and Saele can all be effective wingers, albeit maybe situationally and tactically different choices.
Hope it works out.
One of the problems is tomori can’t play as a cb in a 4 back system. The 352 limits the damage he can do. We get beat bad with roaming strikers when it’s a back 4. Maybe gabbia de winter when gabbia comes back but idk.
Gabbia sucks at 4 at the back too. Heck even Pavlovic is used to playing 3 at the back.
This Milan have no defenders who are good at 4 at the back.
We can’t play with 2 CB’s ALL game long but can we afford to do it for 30 minutes? I mean if we are already chasing goals for an equializer or an important winner might as well go full force. What is the point of playing half-4ss attacking football while we need a goal. Yeah sure we might concede another one but at least we raise the xG with 4-3-3.
I think Tomori can play as a RB….