Behind the scudetto In 2011, Milan has not experienced many joys. The Italian Super Cups won in 2012 and 2017 were the only ones at a very gray moment in their history, in which the rossoneri They left their natural habitat, the Champions League, which they have not played since 2014. They have been years of transition, after farewell to the glorious era Berlusconi (28 titles), passing through the Chinese of the mysterious Li Yonghong and reaching the bottom Elliott, current owner.
Last year had started with doubts and bad results, which had led to the dismissal of coach Marco Giampaolo after just seven days. With Stefano Pioli on the bench, the team has rebuilt little by little, until we return to today's results, which once again place Milan at the top of Italian football.
Undeniable streak
The milanisti They have been 20 games in a row without losing in all competitions (they have not fallen since March 8) and they are the solo leaders of Calcio, with four wins in four days, something that hadn't happened to them since 1995. The team changed its face since the arrival in January of Ibrahimovic, who brought his ageless talent and competitiveness, but the project led by Paolo Maldini has been strengthened over time. He did it so well that already Ralf Rangnick's arrival was not necessary, which seemed safe and led to separation with an enraged Zvonimir Boban.
The club has built a squad that responds to the demands of Pioli's 4-2-3-1, a drawing that the technician began to use in February and has not returned. Donnarumma in the goal is a guarantee, on the sides Theo is a cannon (his operation was undoubtedly the best in recent years) and Calabria wins more and more praise.
Romagnoli is one of the most valued center-backs in Italian football, and next to him is surprising the outstanding performance by Simon Kjaer. In the midfield, Kessié and Bennacer bring strength and quality and Sandro Tonali, one of the brightest talents del Calcio, will soon gain prominence. His signing, snatched from Inter's 'cousins' for about 35 million between loan and purchase option, shows the club's renewed strength in the market as well.
Illusion present, bright future
Up front there is much more than this Ibra Benjamin Button version (16 goals in 23 games since January, four in the two rounds he played this year). To key men Rebic, Leao, Castillejo and Calhanoglu, joined by Saelemaekers, Brahim and the very young Colombo Y Maldini, which will continue the family dynasty.
The triumph in yesterday's derby, the first since 2016, is a clear sign of the growth of a team that also shines for its youth. The average age of the Rossoneri used in this Serie A start is 23.6 years. The lowest in the championship, despite Ibra's 39. This data shows that Milan, In addition to a great present, it has a future again. The objective is the return to the Champions League: Pioli does not want to talk about scudetto because “there are better teams”. If you keep up this pace, however, you won't be able to avoid it.