Milan Football Formation

Starting Lineup

RABIOT (Ricci) · MODRIC (Jashari) · ALEXIS (Bartesaghi) · MALO GUSTO (Athekame) · C. PULISIC (Arthur Atta) · GREENWOOD (Chukwueze) · G. RAMOS (N'Kunku / Camarda) · PAVLOVIC (Odogu) · GILA (Tomori) · DE WINTER (Gabbia) · MAIGNAN (Torriani)

Milan seeks to win the ball high up the pitch and strike with speed. This 3-4-3 formation is built to play a heavy pressing game that forces errors in the opponent's half. The team looks to press from the front and win it back high up the pitch to catch the opposition before they can settle. This is a vertical system designed to exploit spaces quickly once possession is regained.

MAIGNAN operates from goal to sweep behind a high line. The back three features PAVLOVIC on the left, DE WINTER in the center, and GILA on the right. PAVLOVIC acts as a ball playing defender to move the ball forward and start attacks. DE WINTER stays central to win the header and defend the box. GILA provides cover and can step up to intercept passes. The defensive unit stays close together to squeeze the space and keep the team compact.

In the middle, a midfield of MODRIC and RABIOT holds the center. MODRIC uses his passing range to find teammates and play through the lines. RABIOT works to shield the defence and win the second ball. On the wings, MALO GUSTO and ALEXIS provide width. MALO GUSTO can overlap the winger to create extra men, while ALEXIS helps to stretch the defence. This unit links the defenders to the attackers and helps to recycle possession in tight spaces.

The front line consists of three attackers. G. RAMOS plays as the striker to hold up the ball and link up play. C. PULISIC works as an inverted winger on the left to cut inside and find space. GREENWOOD stays wide on the right to isolate a one on one wide. These players press the opposition back line to force a long ball. They move to create runs in behind and support the ball carrier with quick combinations.

This Milan lineup offers several advantages. The team can press high in coordinated waves to win the ball back quickly. The wide players MALO GUSTO and ALEXIS create wide overloads when they push up the pitch. There is also a great ability to hit in behind on the transition using the pace of the forwards. The team can also win the second ball in the middle of the pitch to keep the pressure on the opponent.

This 3-4-3 formation relies on high energy and pressing intensity. It is best suited for games against opponents that try to play short from the back.