Allegri returns to the top, Milan show grit and Leao leads the way

The victory of resistance, the victory of perseverance. The victory of Massimiliano Allegri, yet another one in this first part of the season.

Rafael Leao celebrates with his AC Milan teammates (Getty Images)

Forget about reheated meals that hardly work, writes Milan News. Seven matchdays are still few to make full judgments, but it is clear that this new Max 2.0 Milan works very well, even when Pulisic was absent. Yesterday marked the first shift in the league.

Allegri and Leao bring Milan to the first spot in the Serie A Standings:

International breaks always take a toll, and while Napoli and Inter stumbled, Milan responded loudly despite countless absences. Max Allegri's victory brings him back to first place alone, a position he last held in the 2018/2019 season, in May 2019, when he was managing Juventus.

Now his second life at AC Milan seems promising:

With all the absences yesterday, the Rossoneri sent a strong signal to the league. Grit, tenacity, and the mental strength that had been missing for a long time. Rafa Leao finally breaks through at home against his former coach, while the team, in tough moments, comes together and proves it can play an important role this season.