"Transforming a team takes time, normally. Reducing the influence of previous coaches takes time, normally. Yet, for Massimiliano Allegri and AC Milan, that has not been the case. Perhaps the lack of solidity last season helped Allegri change things at Milan quickly. Maybe it was his reputation among the squad. It will probably never be known why or how the transition was so smooth. However, it needn't be."
"A counterattacking team, strong in transition and defensively solid, his team have an identity, and a recognisable one at that, something which had not been seen under the last two coaches. The squad understands that the defensive side of the game comes first and that sacrifice is needed for the team. Allegri has already said this season that the main ingredient of a title-winning team is a strong defence, and his players display this."
"Despite not really changing the backline, the unit looks stronger than it ever did last season. That is due to no one but the new coach. Then, there are the scorelines. This weekend was the sixth win by a single goal, going back to the old motto of winning games, not entertaining. It plays into the idea of sacrifice and struggle, the fact that work is needed, and it must be done together. Only then do results arrive."
Massimiliano Allegri altered AC Milan's identity within five months, establishing a defensive-first, counterattacking approach. The squad accepts defensive responsibility and collective sacrifice as priorities. The team shows improved defensive solidity without major personnel changes in the backline. Results have followed through narrow scorelines, with several one-goal wins reflecting a pragmatic focus on winning over entertaining. Allegri emphasizes strong defence as the main ingredient for title success, and players have responded by adopting his principles. The transformation has produced a recognisable team identity and consistent results under the new coach.
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