An unusual championship, at least in this early stage. Three teams within a single point, with Napoli ahead of Inter, Milan, and Roma. Yet, in the midst of all this chaos, Milan seem to have an extra gear, thanks to one man: Massimiliano Allegri. A calculating strategist, he knows when to accelerate, how to play, and how to confront challenges.
He has proven it in the past, and this second chapter of his time with the Rossoneri is confirming it once again. There's been some evolution, of course, intelligent people know how to adapt and keep up with the times. But the core principle of Allegri's philosophy remains unchanged, and in a situation like this, his experience could make all the difference in the world.
This start to the Serie A season shows there's no clear favorite ahead of the others, and Allegri knows how to manage the various phases of a long campaign. As he's often repeated over the years, this is not the time to push too hard. It's the time for consistency, humility, hard work, and staying close to the leaders, ready to strike when the rivals falter.
This is a Milan shaped in Allegri's image, it has its coach's character. It plays scrappy games but wins them, and it matters little if the spectacle isn't always dazzling. Aesthetic beauty doesn't earn points, substance does. That's the foundation of Allegri's new playbook: alongside tactical evolution, the fundamentals of his footballing philosophy remain the same.
And those fundamentals are reflected in this new Milan, less soft, more clinical, and refined. The team's mental strength is evident; they rarely, if ever, lose control of tough matches. Yes, they stumble at times, but unlike in the past, this Milan knows how to get back up. That, perhaps, is the most important difference. And it's from that resilience that a team becomes truly great.
This Milan can dream, in the name of Max, writes MilanNews.
