Milan’s 1-0 win over Bologna on Sunday night is the perfect example of Allegri’s football philosophy: "compact defense, an organized and experienced midfield, forwards helping in the defensive phase, and defending the team’s interests even if it means going face to face with the fourth official after waving that famous jacket."
Corriere della Sera highlighted this morning a telling statistic from the start of the season. In four official matches so far (Bari in the Coppa Italia plus the first three league games against Cremonese, Lecce, and Bologna), Milan have kept three clean sheets. The defenders are the same as last season, but the attitude of both the backline and the whole team has clearly changed.
Allegri's touch...
The season has only just begun, but Massimiliano Allegri’s influence is already clear. Milan, who a year ago conceded far too many goals and gave opponents acres of space, now look solid. One of Allegri’s requests to the club was to bring in experienced players who could set an example for the many youngsters in the squad, as pointed out by Milannews.it.
The directors delivered with Luka Modric, a timeless champion who has already become a reference point in his Milan. With him and Adrien Rabiot, the team has gained personality and leadership, exactly what the Rossoneri had been lacking.
