As reported by Tuttosport, AC Milan suffered a heavy defeat against BVB at the San Siro, and now a miracle is needed to qualify for the round of 16. Pioli's future is hanging by a thread, facing potential dismissal.
Tuttosport noted in this morning's edition that in addition to the 75 thousand fans filling San Siro, Stefano Pioli had "called upon" the most famous current AC Milan fan, Jannik Sinner, as well as the embodiment of leadership and refusal to accept defeat, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who was seated in the stands near Gerry Cardinale.
The expectation was that this mix would create the Euro-company eagerly anticipated in the Rossoneri circles. However, the grand night at San Siro turned into a disaster for the coach, especially after Malick Thiaw left the field, surrendering due to a left thigh flexor injury while trying to counter the elusive Bynoe-Gittens during a sprint.
This injury, the twenty-sixth since the start of the season, demonstrates why the ownership's trust in the coach has plummeted. The nightmare of going from last season's semi-final to a stunning elimination in the round of 16 will make the upcoming days extremely tense for Pioli.
Now, to qualify, Milan must defeat Newcastle at St James' Park (which is no easy feat) and hope that Borussia, already qualified for the round of 16, can beat PSG.
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