But this was Italy!
"Alright, we'll use a 4-3-1-2 formation. The backline will be our main defensive line. For the three defensive midfielders, we'll put Kevin Boateng and Flamini on the wings to protect the flanks."
"We'll have Van Bommel play centrally. He'll form an iron cage with Nesta and Thiago Silva to trap Wang Shuo inside, neutralizing any threat he poses to our goal!"
Tassotti's proposal made Allegri's heart race.
"We'll put Siedorf at attacking midfield, with Ibrahimovic and Robinho as the two strikers."
Pirlo's absence due to injury did have some impact on AC Milan's midfield.
But Allegri had always felt that Pirlo wasn't a good fit for the current AC Milan.
As for Tassotti's suggestion, he found it refreshingly brilliant.
"It's feasible. Get on it right away. Work with the coaching staff, study the opponent's game footage, and refine the tactical details. We'll find time to discuss it again and try to squeeze in some practice on this targeted defensive strategy."
