Milan are finding a rhythm in Serie A even as questions about their squad depth and European form refuse to go away. The 2-1 win at Genoa on November 8 was a necessary response to the embarrassing home defeat against Ferencvaros three days earlier, a result that had exposed the team's recurring problems with consistency and attitude. Goals from Christian Pulisic and Alphadjo Cisse inside the opening 20 minutes did the damage at the Ferraris, and despite a nervy finish after Ellertsson pulled one back, Ruben Amorim's side held on for three points that lifted them to fourth in Serie A with 24 points from 11 games.

The win masked real concerns. Amorim is managing a heavily depleted defence, with Pavlovic, Gabbia, Tomori and Saelemaekers among those unavailable, and the Ferencvaros defeat left the club's Europa League campaign in a difficult position. The Portuguese coach has been direct in his assessment, admitting after that loss that his players were not mentally ready to compete.

Off the pitch, Milan's January transfer plans are taking shape. The club's priority is a striker to partner Gonçalo Ramos, with Club Brugge's Nicolò Tresoldi the preferred target at around 60 million euros. Real Madrid's Endrick is an alternative. Francesco Camarda, meanwhile, is expected to leave on loan to get regular minutes. Milan host Frosinone on November 22 in their next league fixture.