According to a recent report by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the concept of team balance is now paramount for Stefano Pioli, and as a result, he has had to relinquish his beloved 4-2-3-1 formation. The gaffer's decision was not taken lightly, as he had worked for three years to perfect the formation and transformed it into a championship-winning formula. The team's style of play, which was once characterized by its aggressive, courageous, and dominant nature, has now become a source of concern for the team, as they struggle to maintain their momentum.
Despite their once impressive style of play, the young team has been struggling to find its footing, having gone seven games without a win and suffering five defeats after the break.
The defensive line has been particularly traumatized, having conceded 18 goals in seven games. As a result, Pioli was forced to modify his tactics to provide the team with some protection.
