GdS: Seven reasons for Milan to believe in an unlikely Scudetto comeback

"Allegri's side have become the team with the best defence in Serie A, which he declared as an objective. The Rossoneri have conceded 20 goals, while the two conceded in Genoa pushed Roma to 21, the same number as Como (who were at 20). Milan have now kept 13 clean sheets in the league, and the goals conceded is the best figure of the top five European leagues."

"The Diavolo have developed a remarkable capacity for resistance to suffering, as the second half against Inter clearly demonstrated. Even when the team are overwhelmed, compressed in the final 30 metres (sometimes even their own box), there is always a fundamental defensive organisation. This is a situation Milan find themselves in quite often because Allegri prefers to wait and counter, relying on their ability to hold their own in front of Mike Maignan."

"Spending entire quarters of an hour, or even longer, breathless in front of your own penalty area is tiring. It demands a lot of energy and mentality, yet Milan appear to be in pretty good condition. There's no obvious dip in form, even when the games are winding down. This is, after all, the only positive effect generated by the absence of European commitments."

AC Milan have positioned themselves as legitimate title challengers to Inter, closing the gap to seven points following their derby performance. The team has established Serie A's best defence, conceding only 20 goals—the fewest in the top five European leagues—while maintaining 13 clean sheets. Under Allegri's tactical approach, Milan demonstrate remarkable defensive resilience and organizational structure, particularly when under pressure in their own penalty area. Their physical conditioning remains strong throughout matches, with no apparent decline in form even in closing stages. The absence of European commitments has provided additional recovery time, enabling Milan to frequently score crucial goals late in matches.

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