Milan High profile attacking experiments Have already been examined, just one match after debuting in the Champions League. A star -packed forward line with Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao, Joao Felix and Santiago Gimenez was meant to be a gaming exchange, but their Overwhelming performance against Feyenoord Has led coach Sergio Concepticao to think about his tactical attitude.
After one 1-0 loss to the Dutch sideMilan’s attack looked far from the dominant strength that the fans had hoped for. Now reports it suggests Conceicao could abandon the installation altogetherreturn to a more balanced formation. But that shift would mean one of Rossoner’s attacking stars would be moved to the bench.
In the build -up to the Champions League collision towards Feyenoordthere was enormous excitement about Milan’s attacking quartet. Is called it ‘Fantastic four’The new front line was expected to be a major threat. Addition of Felix and Gimenez In January, the firepower added to a squad that already boasts Leao and Pulisicgive Milan fans hoping their team can become one Free points.
The match on They kuip Did not go according to plan. Mike Maignan’s early mistakeas talented Feyenoord and Opening goals in the third minuteSet the tone for the night. But what followed was perhaps even more about – they The guests’ attack could not answer.
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“Each member of the quartet received a bad rating after the match,” Wrote Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello sport. “It was not only difficult to get the ball into the attacking stars, but when they got the ball they didn’t do anything of interest with it.”
Italians failed Register a single targetand Individual performances left much to be desired. Lions, Although it is the most involved, Missed decisive chances and frustrated the team by appealing for a penalty. Felix showed glimpse of skill, but he finally Failed to make a significant impact on the match.
Pulisian struggled to deal with Feyenoord’s intensity And did not seem completely fit, which further prevented his side’s offensive effort. In addition, Gimen have zero shot on target, To make him ineffective and unable to contribute to the team’s attack. With the series that a giant failed with generate attacking speedDoubt has already begun to emerge about whether whether This ultra -less attitude is durable.
Conceicao could abandon experiments after a game
Disappointed Champions League performance has driven Milan’s coaching staff to Reconsider its tactical approach. Reports from Transfer market Suggest that Conceicao is Leaning toward a return to the 4-3-3 formationa system that had taken some stability in recent weeks.
This shift would introduce USMNT International Yunus Musur into the midfieldprovides More balance and controlBut that would also mean that One of the four attackers would need to bench.
“Will Conceicao continue with this formation? It seems to be a “very difficult” idea, “ Transfer market noted. “A return to 4-3-3 with Yunus Musah that acts as balcer in the midfield is more likely.”
So who is most at risk of being omitted? Gimen expected to retain its place as milanos Primary striker. It means one of Pulisic, Leao or Felix is likely to is dropped to the bench. Thus according to the report, Leao is the leading candidate To miss, even if no final decision has been made.
