AC Milan did not have the month of January that they were hoping for as the team went seven games without a win, but Sunday’s result seems to suggest that the crisis is over.
This morning’s edition of Corriere della Sera (via MilanNews) write how the four wins in a row that Stefano Pioli’s side have now racked up is as good a sign as any that the difficult period is now in the rear-view mirror, with Sunday’s win against Atalanta the strongest indication yet regarding a turning point.
The Scudetto-winning qualities of Milan were seen again throughout the game with intense pressing and a more fluid attack which could have resulted in more goals, as well as a resolute defensive performance too with zero shots on goal conceded.
Pioli chose to move away from the 4-2-3-1 system that brought the league title and to switch to a three-man defence. Despite some criticisms – even strong words like those of Arrigo Sacchi – the results are proving the coach right.
There has been a clear change in tactical strategy and in turn an obvious improvement in the physical-mental condition of the whole squad, boosted further by the return to the field of some undisputed leaders such as Maignan and Ibrahimovic.
