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Turin gave us a clean sheet, a roar from Maignan, and a knot in the stomach about missed chances. We walked through that draw with Juventus from both angles—control and composure on one hand, a lack of bite on the other—and used it to ask bigger questions about how this Milan wins the matches that define a season.

We get candid about Rafael Leão: the movement is back, the threat is real, but the finishes have to land. In a 3-5-2, the margins are thin; your forwards must be ruthless and your off-ball work relentless. We break down what that means for Leão’s role, what Giménez still offers with pressing shape.

Midfield minutes matter now. Modrić can still run a game at 40, but we talk about protecting his legs, creating a clear pathway for Ríči, and keeping Fofana’s engine central to the press. We also tackle the Maignan contract straight on: elite shot-stopper, distribution that starts attacks, timing that swings results—this is a spine decision you want settled early. With Saelemaekers out, we examine the right flank, where Athakame’s defensive stability needs help from patterns, not isolation, to generate better chances.

Then it’s Fiorentina. Pioli returns under pressure, which makes this one tricky, but the plan is simple: keep the defensive platform intact, flip play quickly to their weak side, and get Pulisic and the striker on the end of clean looks. We share our predicted approaches up top and the in-game tweak that can tilt tight matches.

If you’re tracking AC Milan tactics, Allegri’s rotation philosophy, Leão’s development, Maignan’s future, and the Serie A title race, this is a deep, no-fluff breakdown. Listen, subscribe, and drop a review—what’s your XI for Fiorentina, and who should start up front?

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