"And this is also the result of the 3-5-2 formation, which features Pulisic and Leao as its two main attackers. The match at the Olimpico is the clearest snapshot there is of how these two players aren't comfortable with this system and that, arguably, it's gone beyond what's technically tolerable."
"But to reach the Champions League, you need to win games, and it's no coincidence that with the switch to a 4-3-3 (which perhaps would have forced Saelemaekers, whose performances had declined, to sit out) the team not only produced more offensively, but it seemed that almost all the players felt more comfortable."
"Rumour has it that Allegri didn't want to return to the formation he identified at the start of the season and then changed to 3-5-2 because he wouldn't trust some of his defenders to play one-on-one in open play."
Massimiliano Allegri's 3-5-2 formation is limiting the effectiveness of Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao, who appear uncomfortable in their roles as the system's primary attackers. Both players underperformed in Milan's recent defeat to Lazio, with Leao showing visible frustration over lack of chemistry between the attacking pair. Mazzara argues the formation has become tactically unsustainable despite the players' sacrificial efforts. A switch to 4-3-3 previously demonstrated improved offensive production and greater player comfort. While Allegri reportedly hesitates to return to this formation due to defensive concerns about one-on-one situations, the attacking potential of Leao and Pulisic suggests the tactical adjustment is necessary for competitive success.
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