CM: Searching for the right duo - what the numbers show about Milan's attacking pairs

"Milan's attack is one worth of a top four spot but not the league title. In 26 games, they have scored 41 goals, the same as Como, fewer than Juventus (43) and remarkably 21 less than Inter, who have scored 62."

"The lack of an attacking leader is clear for all to see. Since the post-Ibrahimovic era, a true No.9 has been missing, a central striker capable of carrying the team, scoring sloppy goals, and leading his team-mates in times of need."

"Leao has been the most used attacking player this year: 19 appearances, eight goals and two assists, from a total of 1264 minutes played. Behind him is Pulisic with the same output in 18 games, but around 300 minutes fewer (963)."

AC Milan faces a critical attacking deficiency under Massimiliano Allegri, scoring only 41 goals in 26 games—matching Como but trailing Juventus and significantly behind league leaders Inter with 62 goals. While Milan's defense remains competitive, conceding only 20 goals, the lack of a dominant central striker since Ibrahimović's departure hampers their title ambitions. Olivier Giroud's 15 goals last season proved insufficient compared to elite strikers like Lautaro, Osimhen, and Retegui. Current attacking options include Leao, Pulisic, Nkunku, and Füllkrug, none of whom are traditional number nines capable of leading the team. Leao leads with eight goals in 19 appearances, while Pulisic matches this output in 18 games. Nkunku contributes five goals in limited minutes, while Füllkrug remains largely unused.

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