"Right now, it's a mid-game solution, then we'll see how it goes. Right now, I'm not interested in formations; we have too big a target to achieve with the teams behind pushing. Against Inter, in a do-or-die derby in terms of the title race, Allegri won't deviate from what he has been working on in these months."
"The pitch has told us that Milan struggle against teams that defend deep, with the 3-5-2 quite predictable, and having the option of 'gearing up' to using three forwards has not always been available. Ultimately, whether it be correlation or causation, Milan won the game after moving to a 4-3-3 formation in the final half hour."
AC Milan struggled against Cremonese's deep defensive setup in their initial 3-5-2 formation, with Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic missing clear chances. The breakthrough came when Massimiliano Allegri introduced a front three formation late in the match, deploying Niclas Füllkrug alongside Pulisic and Leao. This tactical shift enabled a more direct attacking approach and resulted in goals from Strahinja Pavlovic and Leao. Allegri views the three-forward setup as a mid-game tactical option rather than a permanent formation change, prioritizing balance and defensive stability. The coach remains focused on maintaining equilibrium, particularly ahead of a crucial Inter derby where tactical discipline will be essential against an intense opponent.
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