Costacurta says De Winter 'is halfway there' while Pavlovic 'has improved the most'

"I think Pavlovic has improved the most, at least in my opinion. He was already a promising player. De Winter is certainly reliable, even if he needs to improve in some situations, but when you achieve reliability, you are halfway there. It's a job that Max and his staff know how to do well."

"Thanks to the clean sheet they kept in the game, Massimiliano Allegri's men now have the best defence in Europe's top five leagues, with 20 goals conceded in 28 games (0.71 per game)."

AC Milan's defensive performance has become a focal point of discussion following their derby victory against Inter. The team now boasts the best defensive record across Europe's top five leagues, conceding only 20 goals in 28 matches. This success stems from both tactical improvements under Massimiliano Allegri and individual player development. Strahinja Pavlovic has demonstrated significant growth in consistency and ability, while Koni De Winter has become increasingly reliable despite needing refinement in certain situations. With Matteo Gabbia currently sidelined due to hernia surgery, Milan's defensive depth remains a concern for future planning.

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