GdS: Four strikers, no goals – Milan need more to compete for Scudetto

There is a chance that AC Milan win the Scudetto this season, but they must start scoring more goals if they are to achieve the dream. 

A lot has been said about Milan’s chances of winning the league this year. However, with the latest draw of the season against Roma, there are a few doubts about the level of output from Massimiliano Allegri’s team.

Goals needed

Gazzetta dello Sport writes that there has only been one goal scored in five of the Rossoneri’s last six games. Of course, the three-goal game against Cagliari then sticks out like a sore thumb. However, this should be the norm.

From Rafael Leao, Christopher Nkunku, Christian Pulisic and Niclas Fullkrug, no shots on target against Roma. Instead, Allegri had to rely on strikes from Koni De Winter and Adrien Rabiot.

Throughout the game, the Diavolo looked to be behind, as the Giallorossi controlled possession and the general flow of the game and the stats prove this. Milan, through the 90 minutes, had an xG of just 0.44. A real statement for the lack of goal threat.

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This year, Allegri has not had four strikers firing at once; heck, he has barely had two to rely on. Whether it has been due to injuries or poor form, the Rossoneri have struggled in the forwrad department.

Looking elsewhere, Inter – the Scudetto favourites – have 50 goals in 22 games. If a second star is to be achieved, more goals are needed.