Trying to look ahead to the talking points of the next press conference, Allegri will focus entirely on the away trip to Verona. Three points at stake, the same as will be up for grabs at San Siro in less than two weeks against Juventus.
Milan, it is not just a question of formations
It has never been, and never will be, just a matter of formations. In the 3-0 defeat against Udinese, AC Milan actually started with a back four. The same setup that was called for to provide more attacking threat and creativity on the flanks, even though in reality both Saelemaekers and Bartesaghi, when out of possession, dropped back to re-form a heavily criticised 3–5–2 shape.
Milan in Verona with five players one booking away from suspension
Romeo and Juliet were in love, though they came from two rival families. Milan will need to be careful not to pick up too many yellow cards because of players at risk of suspension: Saelemaekers, Athekame, Modric, Fofana and Leão would all miss the direct clash scheduled at San Siro against Spalletti’s Juventus if they were booked.
What is the crux of the matter?
The team and coaching staff can make all the assessments they like, but the other contenders for a Champions League spot are closing in from behind. Winning at the Bentegodi without overcomplicating things is the essence of it. Calmness is required this time, and it is not something to be taken for granted.
Source: Milan Press
