"Allegri, in that sense, is more flexible. He doesn’t have one system, he’s more open and has more solutions. So the transfer targets are expanded a bit more.”
We know ideally, you have a certain philosophy and go out to buy players that fit. Or in our case, you recognize the type of squad you have and play accordingly.
Max acts as if he is in the first scenario not the second. The formation and starters doesn't match the style (which if anyone here knows what it is feel free to explain) of play. 433 against Ajax with matuidi and can? Zero speed or cutting edge going forward..two slow DMs in 433 against lightning quick young ajax..covering for weakened defence (?) So why chose 433? Why not 451? why no bentancur in 451 from beginning along with those 2 to choke Ajax midfield specially with away goal advantage we had.. flexibility? The only word that doesn't apply. CR is adapting HIMSELF to Max's non-style and scoring out of pure athleticism. Max will be here next season and I hope he gets the players he needs because he is a first scenario guy, not the second. Not an improvisor for sure.