"Gazzetta dello Sport write that there are different problems at the clubs, but they share the same 'lameness'. For the Rossoneri, it was a case of them not changing for the occasion, though could they really? The report states that they are educated in one style, and when they face a team that can counter that, they struggle - as seen against the 'smalls' and now Napoli. Whilst key absences also weigh heavily."
"In a way, this also points to the lack of direction in the mercato. Recently, the Diavolo have torn down walls to rebuild them again in the summer, repeatedly. Paolo Maldini wanted to add a few pieces regularly, but now, without him, the errors made since his departure 'weigh like boulders'. Milan are left needing to rebuild certain areas again, despite doing that several times in recent mercatos."
AC Milan and Inter traveled to Saudi Arabia aiming for silverware to boost their seasons but both were eliminated in their opening matches. There are arguments that neither club truly targeted the Supercoppa Italiana, despite coaches not wanting defeat. Milan display tactical rigidity, failing to adjust against teams that counter their singular style, with key absences compounding problems. Repeated mercato rebuilds have created a lack of direction, and errors since Paolo Maldini's departure are heavy burdens. With Allegri appearing to prioritize the league, Milan now risk having only the league as a single fallback option.
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