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In recent years, it has been heavily debated whether AC Milan have lost their traditional soul, if you will, and Fabio Capello subscribes to that logic. It is nothing new in football for clubs to move away from tradition. Whether it’s an old logo, a style of play or the way a team is built, teams evolve constantly. However, it is not always the most popular decision. Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial! At Milan, things are no different. Changes are constant – quite literally – and there is no backbone for the squad to be built upon, really. Indeed, the idea of an Italian ‘core’ feels further away every year and that is frustrating for many. Capello’s view For Capello, who has seen what works in Serie A with the Rossoneri and for the fans, there needs to be a move back towards the ‘traditional’ Italian mould of the club, as MilanVibes relayed from his piece in Gazzetta dello Sport. “There’s a world of difference between philosophy and practice. High pressing, an attacking spirit, and the will to dominate are concepts that require predisposition and months of work. “At times, I had the feeling that the opponent was being told the classic ‘please, sit down.’ “Of course, Milan are still waiting for two big names like Maignan and Rabiot – by the way, I didn’t at all like the news that the two were postponed for four days – and the new signings Gila and Ramos have been seen very little, as has the physiognomy of the eleven that Amorim has in mind. “The meeting between Gerry Cardinale and Ruben Amorim must bring some order. Milan must regain their Italian soul.” The Leao situation… I have the impression that there’s some confusion among the Rossoneri. Rafa overestimated himself by publicly calling out the Premier League. I’d be wary of San Siro’s reaction to the first failed departure.”