"Whilst AC Milan have improved a lot since last season, they are not a finished article just yet. Massimiliano Allegri knows this too well. The draw against Juventus and the loss against Cremonese, whilst weeks apart, show that this Milan side are not complete just yet. Though they were never going to be in the opening two months of the new Serie A season."
"As Gazzetta dello Sport recalls, Allegri stated that it was 'maybe better' that his side didn't beat Juventus, proving that there are still things he doesn't like about this team. This was then proved when he stated, 'there are still many things to fix'. Tensions remain high at Milanello by choice; complacency can't set in, and the Italian is keen to keep it this way. However, it is also a mentality that you are not perfect and won't be instantly, this breeds winners."
Milan have improved substantially since last season but remain an unfinished side, with recent results exposing gaps in consistency. A draw with Juventus and a loss to Cremonese, weeks apart, underline sporadic performances and the need for further work. Tensions are deliberately kept high at Milanello to prevent complacency and to cultivate a winning mentality. Defensively the team ranks among the league's best but still commits occasional errors that can be costly. More consistency is required in attacking and defensive phases so that enjoyable spells of play become sustained performances rather than intermittent bursts.
Read at SempreMilan
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