CM: Far less than two title rivals - why Milan need more contribution from midfield

"From very early on in his second stint at AC Milan, Massimiliano Allegri asked for goals from his midfielders. So far, he isn't getting them. As Calciomercato.com report, before tonight's match against Torino, Milan have scored 19 total league goals. Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao - with five goals each - have produced more than 50% of the Rossoneri's attacking output. Allegri has been clear: the contribution must also increase from other players, especially the midfield."

"Rabiot has had some excellent performances so far, with his work in both phase very important. Allegri has found him improved and more mature compared to his years at Juventus, but now he certainly functions less as an attacking midfielder than in his years in Turin. The Frenchman scored 11 goals under Allegri at Juve in 2022-23 and five the following season. At Marseille he got 10, confirming his ability to find the net."

"Among the big teams, only Juventus and Roma have done worse in terms of goals from midfielders, with just one goal scored by Khephren Thuram (in addition to Andrea Cambiaso's) and one by Bryan Cristante (plus two from Wesley and a goal from Celik). Napoli have already found ten goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Scott McTominay and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa. Inter have eight from Hakan Calhanoglu, Petar Sucic and Nicolo Barella."

Massimiliano Allegri demanded increased goal contributions from AC Milan's midfielders but the output remains low. Milan have 19 league goals, with Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao scoring five each, accounting for over half of the total. Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Youssouf Fofana were expected to combine for 15 goals but have one each. Samuele Ricci and Luka Modric have one apiece, while Adrien Rabiot is yet to score despite strong overall performances and a proven scoring record at previous clubs. Other goals have come from defenders and wide players. Comparisons show Napoli and Inter enjoying more midfield goals, signaling a need for immediate improvement.

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