Between Illumination and Experimentation: Montella makes up for deficiencies and invents new midfielders

Between Illumination and Experimentation: Montella makes up for deficiencies and invents new midfielders

Today against AEK Athens, coach Vincenzo Montella will continue to experiment and will present another unseen version of AC Milan. If you do not have midfielders you can always invent them. This may have been the thought of coach Vincenzo Montella who, despite the pharaonic market, found himself with a reduced department in the middle, with only Biglia, Kessie, Montolivo and Locatelli, plus youngsters Jose Mauri, Zanellato and Gabbia, so far used very rarely. Illumination, also dictated…

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Carlos Bacca hits out at Milan

Carlos Bacca hits out at Milan

The Colombian striker is now part of Villarreal and is fond of his time at Milan but at the same time he couldn’t help launching some strong words against his old club. Carlos Bacca for two seasons was the best goal scorer of the rossoneri team, but despite this he has not been able to win the fans esteem and become part of the club’s new project. The Colombian transferred to Villarreal on loan with the right to…

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Milan vs AEK Athens, probable lineups

Milan vs AEK Athens, probable lineups

After the derby disappointment the rossoneri search for fortune in Europa League. AC Milan will host AEK Athens and 3 points would practically secure qualification. Vincenzo Montella is looking for the right dress for his Milan. He’s taking certain measures conscious of the risks. So far he has failed to convince: both for the many defeats in the league and for the play displayed on the filed. But the coach insists he is not worried and…

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Depreciation Milan: the value of the team has decreased significantly

Depreciation Milan: the value of the team has decreased significantly

The difficult moment in the league for AC Milan is causing negative effects for the overall value of the team. Now the rossoneri are worth 70 millions less. The underwhelming start of the season from AC Milan, already suffering four defeats in eight rounds, is having negative consequences not only in classification, but also on the total value of team, which in a few months has fallen by 70 million euros. Tuttosport reports this morning,…

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From England: Ancelotti no to Milan, wants to return to Juventus

From England: Ancelotti no to Milan, wants to return to Juventus

Disturbing news comes from England. According to The Sun, Carlo Ancelotti is not considering Milan return and awaits an offer from Juventus. Immediately after the news broke out that Bayern Munich had sacked Ancelotti, Milan fans started to dream about a clamorous comeback. Seeing Carlo Ancelotti again on the rossoneri bench would really be something special. An improbable option at this time: the former Real Madrid coach has decided to rest until the end of the season…

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Repubblica: Coach wanted, two old names and now Allegri

Repubblica: Coach wanted, two old names and now Allegri

Montella is so far the one paying for AC Milan’s disappointing start of the season. According to reports the clubs is looking for different solutions. For now Vincenzo Montella is far from in danger. The AC Milan coach, despite the 4 defeats in 8 league weeks, still has the club’s confidence but the board awaits concrete signals from the coach and the team, and quickly. According to today’s reports from La Repubblica, Fassone and Mirabelli…

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Milan, new arrivals flop: only 3 survive

Milan, new arrivals flop: only 3 survive

After the important investments in the summer everyone was expecting a different Milan. Unfortunately the new faces have yet to unveil their true potential. With the great revolution in the summer transfer window, that saw eleven new purchases arrive in Milanello, in the rossoneri’s home everyone was hoping to see a different Milan than the one of the last few seasons, but unfortunately so far things are not going as some in via Aldo Rossi…

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Suso should be valued and not caged: Montella is wrong again

Suso should be valued and not caged: Montella is wrong again

AC Milan’s ace is finding life hard this year at San Siro after some excellent performances last season. Montella must help him explode again. It is undeniable from last season that Suso is one of AC Milan’s best players. The numbers and many good performances testify his important value, but since Vincenzo Montella decided to move towards the 3-5-2 he ended up caging one of his “top players”. The Spaniard should be cherished, used in the…

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5 Talking points on the Milan derby

5 Talking points on the Milan derby

The season so far, the team and the individuals. Here is our analysis in full on many elements after the derby against Inter. 1-THE TEAM HAS PUT UP WITH ADVERSITY After the first victories against Cagliari and Crotone, and then against Udinese and Spal, the Red and Blacks started giving the impression to lose intensity when facing stronger opponents. Against AS Roma, we saw a positive change regarding the team’s attitude and in the second…

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Milan’s two faces and the great tactical misunderstanding

Milan’s two faces and the great tactical misunderstanding

Yesterday’s derby lost 3-2 against Inter severed as the perfect mirror to reflect AC Milan’s two main tactical dilemmas. In mid-October it would be premature, and almost risky, surrendering to the excessive negativity, despite the painful defeats. Yet what is happening to Milan must obligatorily be subject of reflection, technical and tactical, especially after a derby lost in that way and a well-played second half thanks to excellent offensive ideas. What’s wrong with this team? Why…

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