Transforming a team takes time, normally. Reducing the influence of previous coaches takes time, normally. Yet, for Massimiliano Allegri and AC Milan, that has not been the case.
Perhaps the lack of solidity last season helped Allegri change things at Milan quickly. Maybe it was his reputation among the squad. It will probably never be known why or how the transition was so smooth. However, it needn’t be.
Allegri’s tag
Gazzetta dello Sport write how Allegri’s team is already that, his. There have been no issues becoming recognisable as one of his outfits, and the transition period has been non-existent.
In just five months, they have already unlocked – and now understand – the philosophy of Allegri-ball. A counterattacking team, strong in transition and defensively solid, his team have an identity, and a recognisable one at that, something which had not been seen under the last two coaches.
The squad understands that the defensive side of the game comes first and that sacrifice is needed for the team. Allegri has already said this season that the main ingredient of a title-winning team is a strong defence, and his players display this.
Despite not really changing the backline, the unit looks stronger than it ever did last season. That is due to no one but the new coach.
Then, there are the scorelines. This weekend was the sixth win by a single goal, going back to the old motto of winning games, not entertaining. It plays into the idea of sacrifice and struggle, the fact that work is needed, and it must be done together. Only then do results arrive.
Considering that Milan have not won by two or more goals since September, perhaps that could be different had it not been for their own doing, but that is a clear sign of the Allegri impact – getting the job done.
Rather 1-0 than 3-2 or loosing games.
For sure pepe…mister knows how to win. We have to let him do his job. And as well the rest of the management. They make him his life even worse with those mercato decisions..🤣 its still a long way to go, it looks positive tough until now. Lets enjoy it step by step…forza milan…
It was always going to be boring wins but that’s better than losing.
This. Anyone missing last season? I’m not. 😀
Allegri needs more aggressive dominating tactics against small teams instead of playing his boring football. Instead of protecting 1:0 we should keep them on their half and secure victories with even more goals. We could’ve been 10+ points ahead if didn’t keep dropping points against them.
The team is looking its best in a long time. all i wish for christmas is for the players like Santi, Nkunku, RLC, Fofa, estupain, de winter to get into some sort of good form to complement the team. we would not really need to sign anyone if everyone is up and running giving reasonable performances. coz it does not help having players rating 8 and 9 outa ten but some are at 4 or 5 during the same game. we are a formidible side and with the special players we have like Modric, Rafa, mike & sala we can challenge for 2 trophies at least this season.