The problem however existed when Milan had the ball. A 3-4-2-1 meant that Milan only had two in midfield and Udinese played a 3-5-1-1, meaning they had 3+1 in the centre. Udinese therefore would pack the middle of the pitch making it extremely difficult to build through the thirds.

UDINE, Italy -- Two goals right before halftime put visiting AC Milan on its way to a comfortable 4-0 win over Udinese in Serie A on Friday and extended the home side’s losing streak to four matches. Udinese is on its worst run since the end of the 2022-23 season, when it also lost four in a row. It remains in 11th place.

AC Milan secured a convincing 4-0 victory at Udinese in Serie A on Friday, with Sergio Conceicao's side earning their first win in nearly a month. Rafael Leao and Strahinja Pavlovic scored quick-fire goals shortly before the break and Theo Hernandez blasted in the third in the 74th minute before Tijjani Reijnders completed the rout from close range late on.