Longoni dissects ‘show of strength’ from Milan: “A very interesting project”

Andrea Longoni was very complimentary of AC Milan’s performance against Udinese last night, stating that ‘a very interesting project’ is emerging. 

Milan are certainly on a roll, with three wins on the trot, and Massimiliano Allegri’s style of play is showing more and more. The Rossoneri are solid at the back while creating chances up front, and the individual brilliance cannot be denied either.

In his latest editorial for MilanNews, the journalist Andrea Longoni only had positive things to say about Milan’s performance. He’s normally rather pessimistic about all things Rossoneri, so you know the tide has shifted when he’s full of praise.

“A show of strength in Udine, on a consistently tough pitch, against a consistently physical team, who had yet to lose and had beaten Inter at San Siro.

“It was a very serious match from Milan with a compact team, well-organised on the pitch, and capable of creating numerous dangerous opportunities.

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“The feeling is that a very interesting project is emerging. Milan concede little to nothing. Since the start of the season, looking at the XG, they have conceded one goal, while scoring 6.

“The myth that Allegri only thinks about defence has been dispelled for now: he is also making himself known in the offensive phase.

“Pulisic confirms his extraordinary status as a player: in addition to his two goals, it’s worth noting his tenacity in recovering the ball in the build-up to Fofana’s second goal. The American is untouchable and his contract needs to be renewed as soon as possible.

“Then, in the middle, two more champions: Modric the Maestro, and Rabiot the Professor. These additions have had a resounding impact. They have changed the face of AC Milan’s midfield. These are players of superior quality and you can see it in every play,” he writes.

Of course, Milan cannot afford to get ahead of themselves. Lecce are up next in the Coppa Italia and after that, the big clash against Napoli awaits. The mood could thus change rather quickly based on the outcome of these clashes.