AC Milan has changed a lot in the summer due to the revolution started by RedBird. Despite letting go star midfielder Sandro Tonali, the Rossoneri changed shape by signing many important talents. The formation changes now. Pioli will be using a 4-3-3 module with Pulisic, Giroud and Leao in the attack, at least for the game against Bologna.
La Gazzetta dello Sport coined has shed some light on Christian Pulisic. Still young, the former Chelsea player has come to the Rossoneri to revive a career that had somewhat stagnated in the past two seasons. He will start as the right-winger: being one of the first to arrive, he played in all the friendlies (initially on the left and then on the opposite flank) and has integrated well with the new teammates.
The central element is the most mature one, but he doesn't want to hear about "aging." Despite being almost 37 years old, Olivier Giroud has been one of the most consistent performers in the Rossoneri over the past two years, even though it's unrealistic for him to maintain these rhythms, especially considering the influence of the recent World Cup he played with France. In the last season, he scored 13 goals, surpassing the tally from 10 years ago with Arsenal: the new Rossoneri Benjamin Button. His personal goal is also in sight: the 350 career goals, only 27 away. Tomorrow, he'll be at the center of the attack, waiting to discover Okafor and potentially welcoming another striker.
Then, there is Rafael Leao who enters the new season's starting line-up with greater responsibilities: he's now a global talent, more mature, and with Tonali's departure, the burden of responsibilities is shared on his shoulders.
With the number 10 jersey, AC Milan's Leao needs to represent the team in Italy and Europe. There's no competition on the left, and after a relatively quiet preseason, it's expected that he'll be decisive from the get-go, especially in the match against Bologna, something both Pioli and the fans will anticipate from him in every game.
