A New Dawn for Milan: Allegri’s Makeover Sparks Rossoneri Revival
1 octobre 2025
A New Look, A Rejuvenated Milan
Milan’s season began with a setback, including an unexpected home loss to Cremonese, but the Rossoneri quickly found their rhythm under veteran coach Massimiliano Allegri. In seven official matches this season they have six victories and one defeat, scoring 15 goals and conceding only three. By comparison, last season over the same span they earned three wins, two draws and three losses, with 15 goals for but 10 against.
From the uncertain tenure of the previous regime to Allegri’s firm leadership, Milan now appears cohesive and purposeful. The change goes beyond numbers; it’s a clear shift in mindset and discipline, something fans haven’t seen since Pioli’s title-winning days in 2022.
New arrivals have added character and leadership: Luka Modrić joined on a free, while Adrien Rabiot arrived from Juventus. The pair brings presence, experience and a blend of technical quality and charisma that have sharpened the midfield and boosted locker room morale. Additional young talents like Samuel Ricci and Ardon Gashiari have increased options and energy across the middle and beyond.
Beyond personnel, Allegri has reorganized tactics. The team moved from a 4-2-3-1 to a compact 3-5-2, deploying a deeper back line and a unified approach to pressing and breaking lines. Defender Fikayo Tomori emphasized that the coach asked everyone to defend as a unit, not just the back four, a philosophy that helped the side tighten in crucial moments. The defense, led by Matteo Gabbia and Strahinja Pavlovic, has benefited from a more organized shape and smarter ball retention in midfield, allowing the back line to hold firmer and midfielders to press higher when possible.
The midfield overhaul—anchored by Modrić’s control and Rabiot’s versatility, supported by Ricci and Gashiari—has given Milan better balance and depth. Allegri’s Milan is not content to sit back; it seeks to control the tempo, dictate play and exploit gaps with rapid transitions. The approach has shown against mid-table rivals like Bologna and Udinese, and for roughly an hour against Napoli before a red card complicated matters, suggesting a refreshed identity this season.
In short, Allegri has rebuilt Milan’s atmosphere, blending discipline, unity and ambition. Time will tell if this translates into silverware, but the early signs are encouraging. If Milan sustains this trajectory, the trophy cabinet may finally stop collecting dust.
Punchline 1: Allegri didn’t just change tactics; he filed a missing‑receipt claim—everything now adds up.
Punchline 2: If Milan keeps this up, the trophy cabinet might need a passport to leave Italy.
