Strahinja Pavlović is winning this team over, match after match, tackle after tackle. His story in the Rossoneri shirt has been complex. He arrived in a difficult period, first under Fonseca, where he barely played, then under Conceição, where he also struggled to find minutes or space. The turning point with Allegri has been both tactical and mental. A player like him needs to be supported and motivated, in the right measure.
A compact and consistent defence:
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Who would have thought?
Pavlović, Tomori, and Gabbia are now one of the best defenses in the league, also thanks to the collective effort of a team that defends with precision and unity. The playing style of this new “Allegrian” Milan allows a player like Pavlović to track back effectively without leaving too many gaps for opponents. In the buildup phase, he is not yet as reliable as he is defensively, but over time this aspect could improve, maybe even change completely. It’s true, Pavlović is not the most elegant player around, but he has heart and determination. In this tactical setup, he feels comfortable, and Allegri seems to have found in him a warrior who never holds back.
Is Leao's goal also Strahinja Pavlovic's merit?
We can jokingly say Pavlović recorded his first assist of the season against Fiorentina, writes Milan News. The equalizer by Rafa began with a short midfield pass from Strahinja, who then delivered an almost perfect second half. On Fiorentina’s goal, the blame is shared by several players, but aside from that episode, the Milan defender played another focused and solid match. A few technical errors, but always with pace and clarity. Under Allegri’s guidance, this Pavlović can keep improving even more.
