A delayed turning point, but a turning point nonetheless?
In a season anything but simple, more to remember than to forget—so that it does not repeat itself—Milan, on the night in Udine last weekend, perhaps (with serious delay) found the right key for the near future. A turning point, that of the formation change: entirely to be understood and one that will require continuity.
Against Udinese, the very first sensations after those ninety minutes with the 3-4-3 were all positive. A team that covered the field better, that ran back and forth with balance. A team, precisely. Covered at the back and dangerous up front, as if this squad had been playing for several months with the same system of play: the defense had more certainties, the midfield filtered well, and the wing-backs – Theo Hernandez above all – felt freer and more at ease. It is true that Milan lost against Atalanta using the same formation module. However, there are still some positive points to take away and in this article, we will focus on those notions.
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New formation, between present and future
If the next two months were to return further positive responses for Milan thanks to this system of play, some situations could certainly change not only for the end of the season, but above all for the near future of the team and – specifically – of some players. For all decisions involving the season to come, it will be necessary to wait for the arrival of the new sporting director, with Igli Tare seeming to be ahead of all other candidates.
Consequently, the choice of coach (a choice that can also be based on this new system of play, if it works?) up to the possible stay of some players, who seem to feel at ease with this tactical setup. To name a few: Theo Hernandez, perfect for playing as the left wing-back; Pavlovic and Tomori, excellent for the three-man defense, as well as Walker who can be an excellent wide center-back. In midfield, alongside Fofana and Reijnders, a player like Bondo can play a key role. A different discussion for Musah, who would probably be employed more as a wide player than as a central midfielder.
The next weeks are crucial to shape Milan's future…
The attacking wingers could also benefit, with Rafael Leao ready to interpret the role in the best way, decreasing the defensive phase and increasing his presence in attack. An attack that will certainly restart from Santiago Gimenez, who will need time, trust, and a concrete project that can restore – to him, but not only – the right peace of mind.
In short, a month and a half to the end of a season that could paradoxically not only place Milan in front of another seasonal trophy (the Coppa Italia after the Supercoppa) but also lay the foundations, with a new formation, for important future decisions.
The loss against Gian Piero Gasperini's Atalanta, however, should not mean that Conceicao must start over with a different formation. In fact, the defence was still better in that match at the San Siro and perhaps with the right motivation, the Rossoneri can still beat Inter tomorrow to reach the Coppa Italia final.
