For Milan, there are many defensive problems that cannot be ignored if the club wants to be competitive at the highest levels in the league and also the Champions League.
Paulo Fonseca's Rossoneri team is in the 7th place with the same points as Bologna. In 11 league matches, the Rossoneri have won only 5, less than 50%. They have conceded 14 goals in these 11 games, with goals that are almost identical, always scored the same way (crosses from the left and the opponent sneaking in at the back post), as relayed via Antonio Vitiello for Milannews.it.
The team lacks balance, a way of staying on the pitch that provides stability in both phases. Here, the coach is responsible as he puts the players on the field, chooses the formation, and decides the type of game to play. But also those who built the squad, choosing this type of player over others, strengthening some departments and leaving others with few options (a thin squad in midfield or at left-back).
Milan struggles to hold the field well; the structure doesn’t work. Occasionally, there’s a standout performance against a top team, like against Inter or Real Madrid, but in the long run, it doesn’t work, and they drop crucial points along the way.
It’s a Milan team which can’t press well or counter the opponent’s initiative.
Theo Hernandez might have his own responsibilities; he seems unfocused and often unmotivated, but the team doesn’t falter due to the mistakes of a single player. Milan conceded 3 goals against Cagliari, had another 2 goals disallowed, and allowed 2 other clear chances.
In total, that makes 7 huge chances given to Cagliari, which means the whole structure failed. The same happened against Parma, Fiorentina, Torino, and we could also include the first half against Monza.
Source: Milannews.it.
