Break the stereotype! Allegri s "God s" hides the bench, Milan s new system is too subversive!

The current situation is quite contradictory: Allegri's "the most perfect main force" are precisely those players who came on as a substitute. That is to say, it is not the 11 people who stepped on the court at the beginning, but the players who made a substitute during the game and could turn the situation around.

From this perspective, it is no surprise that Pulisic has served as a substitute for two consecutive games. This American player has ideal qualities: fast speed, straightforward dribbling, and accurate shooting. The combination of these abilities is enough to pose a fatal threat when the opponent's physical strength declines. Yes, Nkunku also has the same traits - such players are "good" for Allegri, because the coach usually prioritizes "no goals conced" and believes that the team will break the deadlock sooner or later, so he often seeks goals in the last half hour of the game.

The AC Milan team in Allegri's hands has very distinct characteristics: the team may have some shortcomings (such as the substitute for the fifth defender), but they can flexibly adjust around the tactical core - whether it is for different opponents or based on the real-time situation of the game, they can be re-arranged and eventually become a "versatile card".

Take the game against Bologna as an example: originally people expected Pulisic to appear behind Jimenez as a shadow striker, but at the beginning it was Lovetus-Cic who took on this role. What was the formation at that time? Yes 3-5-1-1. That's right, the core logic of the formation is: based on three defenders, and the rest of the positions are flexibly changed as needed. Therefore, the midfielder was initially a five-man configuration, but it is likely (and maybe soon) to be adjusted to four in the future. The current front line is a combination of two forwards, and it may become a three forward in the future - two attacking midfielders support a center; Leo may serve as the "pseudo-Nine" (i.e., a center with retreat and both organizational and offensive attributes), and may also form a combination of "a strong midfield forward + two speed wingers".

In the past few years, it has been said that Allegri lacks change at the tactical level. But now in AC Milan, he has room to perform and will surely bring more tactical surprises. Of course, the team's core framework will not be shaken: Modric will remain the center of attention of the offensive organization, Rabiot will serve as his partner, and Salemacles will be responsible for maintaining the offensive and defensive balance. However, outside the core, there are many tactical options to choose from, and there are also many substitutes with outstanding strength. Moreover, Allegri already favors the "hidden main force" (that is, the key players on the bench). If you want to make a joke, it is "the real main force will appear from the bench as the game begins to come to an end."

Therefore, when someone asks "How will Allegri create space for Nkunku, Leo, Richi, or Ashari who returns to the team after returning from injury in the future", the answer is actually very simple: timely substitutions in the game - When the substitute can play a decisive role, when the team needs abundant physical fitness, creativity and unpredictability, it is the stage for these players. The essence of the new AC Milan lies in this: it has a huge lineup of players with "main strength", and each player can bring tactical diversity to the team.