"Strengthening and bettering a team are different, and last January showed that a bigger team does not always mean a better squad. So, with most people questioning why the Rossoneri aren't making moves, Gazzetta dello Sport have looked at why they might be making the right move: to not make any. The squad does not need another rework, after all, they have 11 more points than last year, and their results have been rather solid as a whole."
"Of course, the upcoming fixture list is scary, and whilst there are certainly places that could be bettered, Massimiliano Allegri is a master at 'transforming emergency into resource'. Look at Davide Bartesaghi's performance in the defence this weekend, for example. Then, it must be considered that this is a close-knit squad already, and that has perhaps been the best thing to emerge from the summer."
"They 'may not be spectacular', as Gazzetta suggests, but they are a solid team that is capable of working beyond the sum of their parts. Adding players this month risks over-inflating the squad, and whilst additions could be nice, why tempt fate? Ultimately, Milan do not need to add players this month, so if they do, they will only arrive on the right conditions, financially and for the team."
After tonight's games Milan will sit second in the Serie A standings. The squad has improved by 11 points compared with last season and has delivered solid overall results. Strengthening and bettering are distinct, and a larger squad does not necessarily produce superior performance. Massimiliano Allegri excels at turning emergencies into resources, as shown by Davide Bartesaghi's defensive contribution this weekend. The squad is close-knit and functions beyond the sum of individual parts, even if not spectacular. Adding players in January risks over-inflating balance; transfers should occur only if they meet financial criteria and clearly strengthen the team.
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