Milan, Sergio Conceiçao studies the revolution at the Rossoneri: it will happen right away but there is a problem
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After a complicated and far from easy game, Milan managed to bring home three vital points from the Empoli away match. A success that restores breath to the chase for fourth place and qualification for the next Champions League, the goal that every Rossoneri fan hopes to achieve.
Despite the positive result, the match against the Tuscans raised some questions, particularly because of the ultra-offensive formation Sergio Conceicao fielded in the second half. The question arose: is a Milan side with Pulisic, Joao Felix, Leao and Gimenez all together really sustainable for the whole season?
The match, which seemed destined to end without too many highlights, took a positive turn for the Rossoneri precisely thanks to the graft of the “four tenors” – Pulisic, Leao, Gimenez and Joao Felix. The latter, with his fancy play, acted as the glue between the departments, while Pulisic and Leao, on the flanks, triggered the attack.
Gimenez, with his dynamism and ability to attack the area, gave that presence in the goal area that was missing. Four offensive players, a move that blew up the game and could be one of the keys to Milan’s future.
Un attacco da sogno: le potenzialità
Looking at this version of Milan, it is hard not to be seduced by the idea of seeing all these players together. Joao Felix as a trequartista lowering his position to make play, Pulisic on the right flank ready to take advantage of spaces, Leao on the left to spread the opponent’s defense, and Gimenez in the center to finalize every opportunity.
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An offensive symphony that, at least on paper, holds great promise, bringing more creativity and unpredictability. For Rossoneri fans, such an attack would be a dream come true. But it’s not just fantasy; we need to work on a balance that allows us to make the most of these offensive weapons.
There is no denying that this potential formation has clear strengths: speed, imagination, movement without the ball and a stronger presence in the opponent’s box. It is not just a matter of names, but how these can combine to become more than a sum of individualities.
And the challenge becomes just that: being able to keep the defensive intensity high without getting too unbalanced. With only Fofana as the real breakaway midfielder, Milan will have to ensure that the front four are also willing to sacrifice themselves defensively, closing spaces and protecting their rearguard.
I rischi, un equilibrio difficile da trovare
Yet behind this tantalizing prospect lie obvious risks. A Milan side that relies entirely on attack could find itself vulnerable on opposing restarts, especially against teams that have the ability to sting quickly. Milan’s defensive quality could suffer from such a forward imbalance.
A Reijnders who tends to push himself more on the offensive end and Theo Hernandez who often pounces on the flank could leave central holes to be exploited. In addition, there is the position of Reijnders, who may have to take a step back, becoming more of a prompter than a finisher, to prevent the midfield from being overpowered by more physical opponents.
The key will be in game time management and rotations, to ensure that the four forwards, while talented, do not end up being too far apart from each other, risking not being able to make the most of the ball. Conceicao, always a great advocate of collective sacrifice, will have to work hard to ensure that even the most offensive players are involved in the defensive phases, without distorting their quality in finalizing.
In short, the idea of an ultra-offensive Milan is fascinating and could really lead to a new era for the team, but only if the balance is found. Pulisic, Joao Felix, Leao and Gimenez together could be the winning formula, but like any great experiment, it will take time, patience and a lot of work.
It will be interesting to see how this project evolves, perhaps as early as the next Champions League big match against Feyenoord, an important test of whether the “four-arrow” Milan can really become a reality.
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