Gabbia comments on Milan’s current moment, big summer changes and defensive work

Matteo Gabbia has insisted that the AC Milan squad are working exhausting on defensive dynamics, praising Massimiliano Allegri.

Gabbia has been put fairly actually on the centre of Allegri’s defensive rebuild, given that he’s enjoying in the midst of a three-man defence. The Italian appears to lastly have a beginning spot assured after years of battling for a spot and even going out on mortgage.

Though the Rossoneri allowed two objectives in opposition to Cremonese, the very fact they bounced again with a clear sheet in opposition to Lecce was optimistic. Not solely that, however the stats present that Milan are the group which have conceded the least pictures of any in Serie A so far, in addition to the bottom Anticipated Objectives (xG).

Talking on the 2024-25 Gentleman Truthful Play Awards on the Teuliè Navy Faculty in Milan, Gabbia was requested about Allegri’s affect how the group defend and the modifications that the membership made. MilanNews relayed his feedback.

How are the group for the time being?

“We’re feeling good and we’re actually hungry to play and get factors. We did effectively to not be stuffed with negativity after the loss in opposition to Cremonese. From there, we put the sport behind us and labored exhausting to then win in Lecce.”

The group has been virtually completely revolutionised…

“The membership has made its decisions, and it’s proper that the modifications are acknowledged. The membership has given us a lift with the brand new gamers, as a result of there’s a brand new environment at Milanello, with so many good and keen younger gamers.

“I additionally really feel like thanking the fellows who’ve left. Regardless of final yr’s disappointing season, the blame lies with all the group, so I bid them farewell and provides them an enormous hug.”

Have you ever been doing extra work on the defensive section?

“We’re working exhausting: on defence, on the group construction. The coach is explaining to us how essential it’s for everybody to work collectively, not as a single unit. There’s no level in speaking now; we’ll let the pitch do the speaking; that’s what issues.”