As explained by Antonio Vitiello for Milannews.it, the match against Empoli was one of the best of the season in terms of team organization and execution.
How important is Yunus Musah?
With the inclusion of Yunus Musah, the team has more balance, it's unfortunate that this solution came months late. Playing with an additional midfielder improves the game, benefiting the entire team, particularly Reijnders and Fofana, but also providing more protection for Emerson Royal.
With Musah alongside him, for instance, Reijnders has more freedom to push forward, and it’s no coincidence that he scored a brace against Empoli. The same thing happened in Madrid, where Musah’s positioning gave Milan greater balance, and on that occasion too, Reijnders scored.
The Dutchman can focus more on the attacking phase and make better decisions in the final third. The same applies to Royal and Fofana.
Milan's real test will be against Atalanta.
The real test, however, will be on Friday in Bergamo. Atalanta is a strong team, expertly managed by Gasperini, and winning there would truly signify a turning point. Only in this way can the Rossoneri team realistically aim to climb the standings. The Empoli game must not be an isolated case; otherwise, it will all be for nothing.
