"Milan attacked for a long time but were almost never dangerous and always gave the impression that they would only score through an individual moment or a bit of luck. It extends to the season in general: Milan sometimes create on the counter, sometimes with a play by Adrien Rabiot, another time with a set-piece. There's no discernible trend, and no situation where Milan are consistently dangerous."
"In 2025, he and Pulisic practically never played together. In 2026, when they were seen more often on the pitch, they almost never scored: zero goals for Pulisic, while Leao scored against Cagliari (Pulisic wasn't there), Genoa, Como (Pulisic hadn't yet come on), and Cremonese (Pulisic had come off). They only scored one goal while on the field together."
"If Milan want to win the Scudetto, they can't score 21 goals less than Inter, yet they have 44 to the 65 of their city rivals. They can't have the fifth-best attack in the league and dream of being the champions."
AC Milan's offensive struggles were evident in their goalless draw against Lazio, a critical match in their title pursuit. The team created chances but lacked consistency and danger throughout the game, appearing reliant on individual brilliance or luck rather than systematic attacking play. Milan's attack lacks a discernible pattern, with goals coming sporadically from counter-attacks, set-pieces, or individual plays. The partnership between Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic has been particularly problematic, with minimal goal contributions when playing together. Leao's poor performance and negative body language compound concerns, while Pulisic continues building fitness. With 44 goals compared to Inter's 65, Milan's fifth-ranked attack cannot realistically compete for the championship without substantial tactical and performance improvements.
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