BOLASPORT.COM - In terms of performance in the Italian League 2017-2018, AC Milan is worse than Napoli and Juventus. However, there is one thing that makes them better than the current top two standings.
The AC Milan players celebrate Giacomo Bonaventura's goal against Lazio in the Italian league match at San Siro Stadium on Sunday (29/1/2018). Until the 23rd week of Serie A this season, Milan are eighth in the standings with 35 points. The Rossoneri are 24 points behind 2nd, Juventus and 25 points with the top standings, Napoli. Obviously, the achievement of Milan so far is difficult to be proud of. Nevertheless, they have one thing positive side, which is difficult to break into quick goals. Statistics show Milan have conceded a goal in the first 15 minutes of an Italian league game this season. Cagliari was the one who did it when losing 1-2 from Leonardo Bonucci et al in mid-January. Together with Sassuolo, Milan became the team that minimized conceded a goal on that duration. This fact shows that Milan actually has a formidable defense. Only, they are difficult to focus until the last minute. On the other hand, Juventus conceded three goals in the first 15 minutes of Serie A match 2017-2018. Meanwhile, Napoli conceded six goals in the same duration. Related to Napoli, it shows they tend to find late concentration. Keep in mind, I Partenopei is the team with the least possession in the league this season with a total of 14 goals. INCOME IN MINUTES 1-15 IN SERIE A 2017-2018 7 conceded - Benevento, Cagliari, SPAL 6 - Napoli, Crotone 5 - Verona, Udinese 4 - Chievo, Sampdoria, Torino, Fiorentina, Genoa 3 - Bologna, Atalanta, Juventus 2 - Lazio, Roma, Inter Milan 1 - Sassuolo, Milan