"Mike Maignan was persuaded to stay during the summer transfer window, and now appears to be back to his best. La Gazzetta dello Sport begin an analysis on Maignan with of the most impressive stats of the season: the French goalkeeper went from first to last in Serie A for defensive interventions outside the box. In 2024-25, he made 71, and for context Sommer at Inter made 17."
"This is where Massimiliano Allegri comes into play: he immediately decided to lower the risk coefficient. It's necessary to 'perceive the danger' and to prevent the opponents from having any chances, defending in a narrow 5-3-2. The protection of Tomori-Gabbia-Pavlovic ahead helps and it all means that Maignan is no longer called upon to play as an additional libero to prevent open-field danger, but remains in goal and controls the penalty area. The graphics explain this very well."
Mike Maignan stayed at AC Milan over the summer and shows a strong return to form. He recorded 71 defensive interventions outside the box in 2024-25 but has none so far this season. Massimiliano Allegri reduced the team's risk profile and set up a narrow 5-3-2 to prevent open-field chances. Central defenders Tomori, Gabbia and Pavlovic provide protection that keeps Maignan inside the penalty area rather than sweeping. Maignan now claims 1.6 crosses per game, has fewer saves because Milan face fewer shots, and his touches fell from 46 to 40 while long passes remained similar. His contract is expiring.
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