Legendary AC Milan defender Alessandro Costacurta has offered a cautious assessment of his former club’s Serie A title aspirations, stating that while he sees promising signs, he does not yet consider them a Scudetto-winning team.
Costacurta’s comments followed Milan’s 2-0 victory away to Udinese on Sunday, a result that saw Ruben Amorim’s side maintain their unbeaten start to the 2026-27 Serie A season. Milan have now gone eight matches without defeat in the league, a run that places them level on points with third-placed Roma and four points adrift of leaders Inter and Lazio.
This season marks a historic first for Serie A, with four teams – AC Milan, Inter, Lazio, and Roma – all remaining unbeaten after eight rounds of fixtures. Milan’s league form contrasts with a recent disappointing defeat against AFC Bournemouth in the Europa League.
Costacurta’s View on Milan’s Progress
Speaking on punditry duty with Sky, Costacurta acknowledged the positive developments under head coach Ruben Amorim. He noted that the players are “following their coach in a very particular way” and expressed admiration for “the attitude they’re showing on the pitch.”
However, the former Italy international maintained a realistic outlook on their title chances. “I’m still not seeing a Scudetto team,” Costacurta stated, adding, “I think there are a couple of other sides ahead of them at the moment.” Despite this, he emphasised the team’s potential, describing them as “a team with promise.”
Costacurta highlighted Milan’s “offensive drive” as a significant change, observing their constant forward movement not only in recovering the ball but also in building attacks. He believes this aggressive approach is the “biggest difference they’ve shown so far.”
Amorim’s Tactics and Player Impact
Under Ruben Amorim, AC Milan have displayed tactical flexibility, with the head coach reportedly experimenting with various formations and not shying away from rotating his starting line-ups. This approach has provided opportunities for players who have had to be patient.
One such player who impressed against Udinese was Davide Bartesaghi. Costacurta singled out the defender for praise, remarking that Bartesaghi had “a wonderful game.” He added that he was “enthusiastic about his performance because he got himself involved so much and always did so with quality,” suggesting it aligns with the team’s attacking philosophy.
As the Serie A season progresses, Milan’s ability to convert their promising start into a sustained title challenge will be closely watched, particularly given the strong competition from other top clubs.