A Milan changing skin, an Allegri dreaming of a granitic defense. Well-known faces of our league ready to dress in Rossoneri. The revolution starts from the heart of the rearguard
Milan, difesa tutta nuova: 4 “italiani” per accontentare Allegri (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
The department on which Massimiliano Allegri will need to put his hand most urgently is definitely the defense. Milan’s rearguard is experiencing a moment of profound revolution, because this year it has been the most targeted department and, above all, the one that has shown the most obvious cracks. Players at the end of the cycle, others who have proved fundamentally inadequate, and a general sense of fragility that Allegri will not take with him into the new season.
Of course, the first step will be to figure out what form Allegri wants to use. But let’s face it: this will be an almost secondary choice, compared to the market goals. Because there are obvious holes. At least two full-backs will be needed. The right one is practically certain: Kyle Walker will return to City, Emerson Royal will probably be sold.
In the center of the defense, there will be heavy intervention here as well. Thiaw and Tomori may say goodbye. Gabbia and Pavlovic do not give all these guarantees, although they will probably remain on the roster. So here in the restyling envisioned by Tare, four grafts are being reasoned about. And these grafts could also be four faces already known in Serie A, for different reasons among them.
Of course, to get all four of them will require significant sums: above 100 million. But between the possible sale of Theo Hernandez and the 75 million that will come from Reijnders, plus other collateral movements, Milan will have the budget to make a serious market.
Milan, da Mario Gila a Udogie: i nomi per rinforzare la difesa
The main name for the center of defense is Mario Gila, a Spanish central player born in 2000 who grew up at Lazio thanks to Tare. Allegri esteems him, Giuntoli as well, but there will be negotiations with Lotito, who as we know is never an easy interlocutor. Next to him could come Jhon Lucumí, a Bologna defender, contract expiring in 2026 but open situation: if he does not renew, Milan could try the lunge. Solid profile, ductile, accustomed to the championship.
Milan, da Mario Gila a Udogie: i nomi per rinforzare la difesa (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
On the left, should Theo Hernandez leave, Milan is reasoning about a heavy name: Destiny Udogie, an Italian from Tottenham, fresh Europa League champions. It will not be an easy operation, but it is the profile that most tantalizes the environment. On the right, however, the name that could suit Allegri is Fiorentina’s Dodò. La Viola does not seem convinced to renew his contract, and this is where Milan could slip in to get an offensive full-back, capable of playing both four and five.
It will then remain to be seen what Allegri’s tactical intentions will be. Because, if two outfielders like Udogie and Dodò arrive, one could easily switch to a three-man defense as well. It would be enough to place one of Gabbia and Pavlovic alongside the two starting center-backs. Milan is preparing to redo its look at the back. And this time, no patches: a real armor needs to be built.
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