After an excellent start to the 2016-17 campaign, AC Milan are in a better place than they have been for several years. Having won nine of their opening 14 Serie A fixtures, there is a growing feeling that something special could be on the horizon.
Prior to this term, Milan had missed out on continental qualification for three consecutive seasons. However, they now sit in an impressive third place. Should they hold on to the position, a return to the Champions League would be on the cards.
Yet while the positive beginning to the season has sparked hope of soon mingling once again with Europe’s finest clubs, pragmatism continues to pervade.