AC Milan’s Offensive Struggles: Morata and Abraham Fall Short of Expectations

AC Milan is grappling with significant challenges as they prepare for their upcoming match at the Bentegodi stadium. The team faces fan discontent and several issues that need addressing. While coach Fonseca has repeatedly highlighted attitude problems among some players, it would be an oversimplification to attribute all difficulties to this single factor.

As the holiday season approaches, Milan has yet to establish a clear tactical identity. Their current playing style has proven ineffective in terms of goal production. The team’s home performance at San Siro has been particularly disappointing, with only four wins out of eight matches in the league this season, alongside three draws and one defeat. This suggests a need for Fonseca to reconsider his match strategies, despite showing tactical prowess in Champions League fixtures.

Goal-scoring has emerged as a major concern for Milan. According to Opta data, the team has failed to score in three of their last four home league games – a drought matching their goal-less appearances in the previous 45 Serie A matches at San Siro. The issue appears to lie more in finishing rather than chance creation.

The underwhelming performance of strikers Morata and Abraham is particularly noteworthy. While Retegui, a quick acquisition by Atalanta, has already netted 12 goals, Milan’s duo has managed only 6 goals combined. This comes after a summer of pursuing other targets like Zirkzee and Sesko. The management’s errors in addressing such a crucial position are evident and must not be repeated in the coming season. Without a striker capable of scoring 20 goals per season, Milan’s championship aspirations seem unrealistic.