AC Milan falls in Naples and says goodbye to chance of playing next Champions League: Conceiçao in the crosshairs, what’s happening
Milan, che disastro: è finita per Conceiçao, cambia tutto (Ansa Foto) – SerieAnews
Yesterday’s 2-1 defeat against Napoli leaves Milan with a bitter taste, increasingly distant from the lofty areas of the standings. Nine points behind Bologna, fourth in the standings, the Rossoneri now seem resigned to a disappointing end to the season.
A situation that does no credit to a club with such a glorious past and that has invested so much in both the summer and winter markets. Today Milan finds itself torn between the very modest Conference League and the hope of bringing home the Coppa Italia, a goal that, however, does not seem at all within its reach. The Diavolo, in fact, is off to a clear underdog in the challenge against an Inter team launched toward its 21st Scudetto.
Flop in Champions e mancanza di gioco: i problemi del Milan
It is hard to hide the difficulties that are characterizing Milan’s season. Despite a staff that looked competitive on paper, the Diavolo has stumbled repeatedly with disappointing results, starting last summer and continuing in the winter market.
The biggest difficulties emerge from the standings, with the Rossoneri stuck in ninth place, without a real identity of play and with a team that struggles to express quality on the field. The coach, Sergio Conceicao, has not found the squaring of the circle, and this has become evident over the course of the season, with sometimes confused performances and without the right responsiveness.
In addition, the absence of players such as Ruben Loftus-Cheek and the continuing muscle problems of Malick Thiaw and the decision to focus on Rafael Leao intermittently have further complicated the path. The lack of play and the flop in the Champions League are worrying signs that have exposed the limitations of the current technical management.
Conceiçao nel mirino: da Joao Felix a Leao, i suoi errori
Sergio Conceicao’s bench looks increasingly shaky. Despite his charisma and past experience, the Portuguese coach has not been able to give Milan that expected edge. Tactical choices, such as the initial benching of Leao and the insistence on Joao Felix, have not produced the hoped-for results, with several players showing a decline under his leadership.
Conceiçao nel mirino: da Joao Felix a Leao, i suoi errori (Ansa Foto) – SerieAnews
The feeling is that Milan has not found its place in Conceicao’s soccer. The constant difficulty in reacting after the first disadvantage in the match indicates a lack of motivation and tactical preparation. And, although the Italian Super Cup won with two great successes against Juventus and Inter made fans dream, today that victory appears as an isolated episode, which fails to mask the weaknesses of a technical project that is struggling to take off.
Il futuro del Milan: Paratici e Allegri in pole
Looking ahead to next season, the future of AC Milan is under heavy discussion. The club’s new sporting director is expected to be Fabio Paratici, with a mission to revive the Rossoneri project. He will be in charge of the crucial decision on the future of the coach.
And here a real challenge opens up. The favorite for the bench is Massimiliano Allegri, who, after a long career at Juventus, could return to Milan to revive the Rossoneri club. Allegri knows the environment well and would be a coach capable of bringing back the tactical and mental stability that Milan is looking for.
Il futuro del Milan: Paratici e Allegri in pole (Ansa Foto) – SerieAnews
However, a surprise move cannot be ruled out: Roberto De Zerbi, currently at Marseille, could be an interesting card for the Diavolo’s future. The coach, who grew up right at Milan, would not be insensitive to the allure of a return to the club that gave him so much. Competition for the coaching role will be fierce, and there is no shortage of rumors that other names are also in contention.
Milan’s season now seems compromised, but the Rossoneri management is already looking toward the new season, with the goal of changing gears. The choice of a new coach, along with moves in the market, will be key to understanding what the future of the Diavolo will be.
The important thing, however, is for the team to regain its identity and give the fans back the hope that seems to be lacking today. Who will be Milan’s next coach? Will it be Allegri, De Zerbi or a surprise? Only time will be able to answer this question.
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