CorSport: Defensive phase a big problem for Milan but far from the only one | OneFootball

Defensively, there have been glaring issues for AC Milan so far, but the issues do not lie solely with the defence. Instead, several things must be rectified quickly.

Starting a season with a draw and a loss is underwhelming for any club. With context, it then worsens. Milan drew against a Torino side who led twice and have lost their star this summer and then lost to a newly-promoted Parma squad.

To be brutally honest lost is a very kind way of putting it. In several ways, the Rossoneri were outclassed by their opponents.

Once again, to refer to context, these things would be frustrating for a side who are expected to be in the middle of the pack at the end of the season. For a Diavolo side who are expected to challenge for the Scudetto, this is very worrying.

It could be a case of tweaks, but as Corriere dello Sport (via Milan News) recalls from this weekend’s fixture, several issues caused the loss, and Milan must quickly fix these problems.

The defence was the main problem, but the Rossoneri failed to be consistent with their passing – only 88% of their attempts were successful. Passes in the final third were poor, and consequences come with that, especially when you play high-risk football.

Fikayo Tomori and Strahinja Pavlovic were often exposed, and certain players showed a lack of effort which only hurt the side more.