AC Milan elected to go with a 3-man defense and a more cautious approach, which has yielded some significant results for coach Stefano Pioli. In fact, the club's defensive unit is currently appearing much more robust than it did early in the season, when it was prone to leaking many goals.
Malick Thiaw, a young German defender who was signed during last summer's transfer window, has played a vital role in this turnaround, providing a much-needed boost that has helped to stabilise the backline. Milan have kept a clean sheet in every match since Thiaw joined the starting lineup, demonstrating the importance of Thiaw's role in the defense.
The AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli and his staff as well as the management are expecting Maignan to gradually return to the team group during this week after being out for around five months. This will be a crucial moment for the Rossoneri squad as they look to solidify their defence ahead of crucial matches against Serie A outfits Atalanta and Fiorentina. It will be interesting to see how the team adapts with Maignan's return and whether Thiaw will continue to play a key role in the defense or not, as written by Milan News.
