Stefano Pioli's position is not so secure anymore with these fluctuating results, and especially after the disappointing result against Salernitana in Salerno.
For now, the coach is confirmed, but anything can happen soon.
This morning, Il Corriere dello Sport confirms: Stefano Pioli is under observation. Along with the Milan coach, members of his staff are also under scrutiny. This is because the injury issue is pivotal in analysing Milan's season so far: how would it have gone with a fully fit squad not constantly plagued by physical problems?
In the upcoming matches, the focus will be on Pioli, and Milan is starting to feel pressure from behind: Bologna is at -2, Fiorentina at -3, Roma at -5. Even the Champions League spot is at risk.
Antonio Conte's profile is out of the question for AC Milan, though, he doesn't want mid-season roles, and he comes with a big salary. Others of his caliber might be scarce, and the injuries themselves pose a challenge: who would step into a squad decimated by injuries?
Perhaps, in this tricky situation, we might see Zlatan Ibrahimovic in his new role for the first time. As a Senior Advisor, the club has asked for his opinion on the working methodologies at Milanello: to identify what has changed and what could be improved to prevent a constantly filling infirmary.
The Swede will then directly get in touch with both the owner Cardinale and the CEO Furlani. Clearly, with Pioli still in charge, the club aims to minimize the damage by addressing injury management, which can be at least somewhat controlled.
This includes contemplating potential changes in Stefano Pioli's coaching staff, yet another challenging task since they are all the coach's most trusted men.
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