Milan found a notable surprise in the context of a turbulent season: Portuguese coach RubenAmorim brought back DavideBartesaghi, a player who had been an almost constant starter in the previous year. The decision was made during the match against Udinese, in which Milan achieved a victory that confirmed the solidity of the new formation.
In Amorim's tactical context, Milan used a 4‑4‑1‑1, a system that required a reorganization of the sidelines due to a series of injuries. Saelemaekers, Chukwueze and DiegoMoreira were forced to sit out, while the coach experimented with AdrienRabiot in that position. In this scenario, Bartesaghi, who had seen his role drastically reduced, was placed in a more offensive position, taking advantage of his experience and finishing ability.
The choice to bring back Bartesaghi was not accidental. The Italian winger had not been a starter since the second match of the previous season, when he played against Venezia, and was subsequently relegated to the bench, with few appearances in the Europa League and only fourteen minutes against Lecce. With 31 total appearances and 27 starters in the last championship, his reintroduction represents a step back in the hierarchies but also a potential recovery for Milan.
Amorim expressed satisfaction with Bartesaghi's performance, underlining that his presence on the pitch gave new impetus to the team. The coach also highlighted that the choice to deploy him in a more offensive position was motivated by the need to make the most of his dribbling and long-range shooting skills, elements that can contribute to improving Milan's offensive productivity.
With the victory over Udinese, Milan consolidates its position in the standings and demonstrates that human resources management can lead to positive results even in emergency situations. The coach indicated that the team will continue to work on this configuration, hoping to maintain tactical stability and make the most of the abilities of all players, including those who have had to return from the reserve role.