The '4-2-4' formation of Milan, as written by 'Il Corriere dello Sport,' highlights the offensive characteristics of the Rossoneri players.
In fact, this setup allows more space for Christian Pulisic and Tijjani Reijnders, relies on the pace and pressing of Tammy Abraham, and trusts in the intelligence of Alvaro Morata and the one-on-one skills of Rafael Leao.
All of this is supported by the running and defensive plays of Youssouf Fofana, who is increasingly taking control of Milan's midfield. Head coach Paulo Fonseca seems to have a clear idea of his starting eleven, but then what?
The newspaper raises a legitimate question:
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Does Milan have the squad to endure the coming months?
Fonseca, it appears, may not have all the necessary pieces for a long season filled with commitments. There’s a lack of a deputy for Theo Hernandez and a replacement in midfield with Yunus Musah. Reijnders is unique in this team. Tammy Abraham and Alvaro Morata's work cannot be replaced; neither Luka Jovic nor Noah Okafor can do that, unfortunately for the coach.
Samuel Chukwueze does not guarantee the qualities and plays of Christian Pulisic. In the defensive area, there are a couple more alternatives: Strahinja Pavlovic and Malick Thiaw for the center-backs and Davide Calabria on the right. Until the winter transfer market, Paulo Fonseca will have to make do with this squad.
