Longoni: Serious evaluations needed after ’embarrassing’ defending in Torino-Milan | OneFootball

AC Milan suffered a tough defeat against Torino last night after conceding three goals, all three of which could have been avoided. As highlighted by Andrea Longoni, the embarrassing displays continue at the back for the Rossoneri.

Stefano Pioli’s men had an okay start to the game but were immediately punished by Torino when the defensive mistakes inevitably occurred. The manager himself admitted that it was ‘the symbol of our season’, saying that it simply wasn’t good enough at the back.

In his latest editorial for MilanNews, Andrea Longoni discussed the defence struggles and also stated that the new manager will have to make significant changes in that department. Indeed, in addition to a signing, a new philosophy is needed at the back.

“Conceding 3 goals against what until yesterday was the team with the second-worst attack in the league is embarrassing, as is the figure of 46 goals conceded so far in the league.

“After a season like this, serious evaluations are needed of the central defence: what is the real value of Tomori and Thiaw? In this sense, in addition to a reinforcement in the department, a real coach will be needed, capable of regenerating the team and working properly on the defensive phase,” he writes.

Torino star Alessandro Buongiorno has been linked with a move to the Rossoneri in recent months, but his price tag is rather high. Perhaps Milan could still make a move thanks to the inclusion of some counterparts.