Milan are faced with a recurring problem that is generating growing concern among the management and coach Ruben Amorim: goals conceded on dead balls. Despite Matteo Gabbia's injury, which has already reduced defensive options, the Rossoneri team has to face a series of vulnerabilities that have manifested themselves both in official matches and in summer training.
The issue has emerged since pre-season, when the team conceded three goals in set-piece situations. The first case was against Torino, where Adams scored from a free kick taken by Gineitis. Subsequently, in the match against Juventus, Gatti found the 1-1 thanks to a free kick with a cross from Koopmeiners. At the Mapei Stadium, a corner from Laurienté, a deflection from Doig and a strike from Odenthal once again penalized Milan, highlighting the same lack of attention and reactivity in scoring.
Amorim expressed his frustration at the lack of concentration and difficulty in managing set pieces. According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, the coach is particularly concerned about the poor reactivity of the defenders when the opponents execute free kicks, corner kicks or crosses. These problems are not new: during the summer friendlies, Milan conceded two goals against Chelsea and another against Manchester United, demonstrating constant fragility in this area of the game.
With Gabbia's injury, which has further limited defensive options, the coach must intervene quickly to correct these shortcomings. The technical department will have to work on tighter marking, more careful positioning and greater concentration during set pieces. The solution to this problem is crucial for Milan's success in the upcoming Serie A matches, where defense remains one of the club's main concerns.