AC Milan made a switch to a three-back formation, as many of their Serie A rivals have done recently, and a report states that they must continue with ‘the way’.
The change to a 3-4-3 has seemingly been in the works for some time, with Sergio Conceicao using the system at Porto occasionally. With such an impressive result, though, there is certainly an argument that the experiment can continue.
In fact, it is an experiment that has worked so well for others already, as Il Giornale (via Milan News) write, and they will face those oppositions shortly, which may be a test for how feasible the three-back can be.
Gian Piero Gasperini and Simone Inzaghi, probably the most identifiable leaders of the system in Italy are both up next for Conceicao, and this is where the turning point may be found, given they both ‘would agree’ that the formation is a ‘turning point’.
We already know that the Portuguese had considered using the system against Napoli, who also have heavily used the three defender system this season, but opted against it. However, with the test drive going so well, and training with the motions progressing continuously, it is not far fetched to imagine some consistency in the system.
I remember Theo Hernandez first preseason at Milan. He was scoring goals for fun when he arrived and before he got injured in preseason.
That moment it was clear that Theo was a wingback and not a full back. But like most coaches in Serie A they are very stubborn and want to play their system instead of playing a system that’s suitable for the players they have.
Milan must continue with 343 and get a good RWB and a DM in the summer. Get a proper CB and we already have a good team that can challenge for the scudetto next season.
The big question is whether or not we keep Conceição or get Antonio Conte who did wonders with the 343 during his title winning season at Chelsea.