Assessing any team early in the season is always inaccurate or inappropriate, as all teams still have time to make changes to achieve optimal performance in each match. However, for AC Milan and Atalanta, I think there's still very little difference in performance in the two matches they've played so far this season. However, I'm more confident in AC Milan, who will be in a much better position this season than last, even if it's not in contention for the Serie A title.
Yes, because a team might play poorly at the start of the season, as new players sometimes haven't adapted well, and new coaches sometimes need time to adapt. However, after 10 matches, I think it's clear whether the team will perform well until the end of the season. It's true that if a team isn't performing well at the start of the season, it can make changes, and ultimately, it could improve after strategic changes and so on.
I also see AC Milan as having the potential to improve compared to last season. I see AC Milan looking very enthusiastic when playing, and I've also seen AC Milan look better since Modric's arrival. I'm confident that AC Milan has the potential to climb the rankings again. Currently, AC Milan is ranked 8th, and I'm confident that AC Milan could secure a Champions League or Europa League spot at the end of the season. However, it's a shame that Atalanta's performance will decline this season, as their key players, like Retegui, have left Atalanta.