AC Milan endured a deeply underwhelming 2015-16 season as they missed out on continental qualification for a third straight year. One of the primary sources of this disappointment was their play in the final third.
The Rossoneri’s goal tally of 49 in Serie A last term was their lowest since 2001-02, when they scored just 47. This deficiency was mainly due to the tactical choices of Sinisa Mihajlovic, who was dismissed as club coach in April due to poor results combined with unexciting, functional football.
However, the concerted absence of Jeremy Menez didn’t help in this regard.