"AC Milan are one of the most structured teams. When watching Milan, it is not a surprise that they are very strict in their defending. Whilst there are some pressing efforts made, his team defends in blocks, preferring to sit and wait for teams to make moves and then spring counters."
"Perhaps it may come as a shock, though, that even with this knowledge, the Rossoneri sit at the bottom of the pressing charts for the top five European leagues, as CIES Football's index shows. The numbers are worked out on a number of different criteria."
Massimiliano Allegri has implemented a highly structured defensive system at AC Milan, prioritizing organized block defense and counter-attacking over aggressive pressing. The team ranks last in pressing intensity across Europe's top five leagues according to CIES Football's index. This conservative approach reflects Allegri's preference to avoid being caught out by high-pressure tactics, instead allowing opponents to make moves before launching quick transitions. While this strategy may seem surprising given Milan's defensive reputation, the data confirms their minimal pressing engagement. Allegri's tactical philosophy emphasizes controlled defending and opportunistic attacks rather than proactive pressure.
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