"Milan won another six-pointer, once again narrowly. The three points are crucial and further fuel their Scudetto dreams. Their temporary lead at the top of the standings is a tremendous achievement, looking forward to today's matches. However, the squad's problem remains evident and that needs to be solved in January. There are limited choices in terms of alternatives, both numerically and in certain positions, qualitatively. The numbers speak for themselves."
"Milan are the team with the least amount of subs on average: fewer than 3.5 substitutions per game, compared to 4.5 for the others. Yesterday, there were only 2. In the era of 5 substitutions, this is equivalent to being at a disadvantage: the fault isn't Allegri's, but the management's. The transfer window opens in a month and the squad will need to be completed, filling the obvious gaps."
Milan beat Lazio narrowly at San Siro, matching the scoreline from the win over Inter a week earlier. The three points are crucial and place Milan temporarily atop the standings, fueling Scudetto hopes. Players and Massimiliano Allegri earned praise, but squad issues persist. Bench depth is limited numerically and in key positions: Milan average under 3.5 substitutions per game versus 4.5 for rivals, and used only two against Lazio. In the era of five substitutions, that creates a disadvantage attributed to management rather than the coach. January must bring reinforcements: a centre-back to cover Gabbia, a right-back to rest Saelemaekers, and a centre-forward to bolster the attack. It remains unclear if the club will fully meet those needs.
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