Milan regained their form with a decisive goal against Udinese, thanks above all to the performances of Luka Modric and Christian Pulisic. With RubenAmorim's team still recovering, the two players proved to be the key figures, turning a seemingly complicated match into a convincing victory.
Amorim chose to entrust the backbone of the midfield to Modric and Pulisic, two players who have shown they can handle pressure and maintain control of the game. The lack of Rabiot, Gila and DiegoMoreira, together with GonçaloRamos' difficulty in finding continuity, pushed the coach to focus on two "absolute certainties". The result was a more stable Milan and able to make the most of the individual qualities of the two protagonists.
Modric's management was particularly careful. The coach limited his use to three games in a week, leaving him on the bench against Sassuolo and Salzburg, but making him start against Atalanta and on the pitch from the first minute against Udinese. Amorim's strategy, which involves letting Modric play in the most important matches when he is at his best, seems to have worked. The Croatian contributed a clever assist to Pulisic and showed excellent recovery and finishing ability, as demonstrated by his 50-metre sprint in the 85th minute.
Christian Pulisic, on the other hand, has proven to be the offensive point of reference of the team. His second goal of the season, scored with impeccable ball control and precise finishing, was an example of technique and class. Amorim positioned Pulisic as a central attacking midfielder, allowing him to move freely between the lines and create opportunities for himself and his teammates. The American stated that he does not consider himself a leader of character, but that he wants to demonstrate his importance on the field, a statement that was confirmed during the match.
With the victory against Udinese, Milan confirms itself in a recovery phase, with Amorim continuing to build a more balanced team. The next match promises to be crucial, and the coach will have to continue to carefully manage the availability of Modric and Pulisic, keeping the team competitive in the most important matches.