A mean face and a Brazilian push – Milan’s defensive pursuits

Before the summer started, there was a clear goal to strengthen the defence for several reasons, and AC Milan are pursuing two deals, albeit one is more advanced than the other. 

Last season, Milan conceded 49 goals in Serie A – 27 more than Inter, and 18 more than 3rd-placed Juventus – and this an area that is needing to be targeted this summer. Of course, you can point the finger in multiple places when speaking about why the Rossoneri conceded that many, but there are two main arguments.

Firstly, a lack of depth, and secondly, a lack of quality. Both, unfortunately, can affect the other, and with the injury issues that tormented the Diavolo for so much of last season, a lack of quality back-ups harmed the season.