MN: Proactivity not reactivity – what the Pisa and Parma games showed Milan

The draws against Pisa and Parma are very similar, and AC Milan must cut these similarities out soon if they are to be in the Scudetto race.

Ultimately, Milan cannot afford draws against teams lower in the division as regularly as they are doing. The Rossoneri have a Scudetto-worthy record against the top teams, yet they are struggling when it comes to those near the bottom.

The loss against Cremonese would be less frustrating if it were a one-off. However, the problems against these sides is becoming more apparent.

Three examples, one issue

As MilanNews write today, these results highlight a characteristic which has been a problem in the Rossoneri squad for years. In danger, they realise they are in peril too late to react. Despite Massimiliano Allegri’s arrival, they are still too slow in realising.

Of course, the rate of these moments has decreased significantly, and this is thanks to the Italian’s work. However, the fact that when these moments do arrive, the Diavolo still struggle, is frustrating, and Allegri made his own annoyance at these situations clear.

When Milan are in the game, mentally, they are fantastic. Yet, to enter this mindset, they need an event, take the penalty save against Roma or the red card against Napoli. It needs to be from the first minute, not when in danger of throwing it away.

In the long run, this way of risking results is not sustainable. When Adrien Rabiot returns to add experience into the team, it should help. However, there needs to be a bridge made, the Rossoneri cannot get through this season without it being fixed.