As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, with AC Milan out of the Champions League as well as Coppa Italia and with Inter far ahead in the league, coach Stefano Pioli's balance cannot be considered positive.
The Europa League competition and securing Champions League qualification are the remaining objectives for the Rossoneri. The club will make a final decision in the spring regarding the coach, but parting ways seems more likely. The magic has disappeared.
The merits attributed to Pioli: he will always be remembered as the coach of the unexpected Scudetto and the one who developed many young talents. He is also liked for his style, never over the top.
The cons: numerous physical problems and injuries, many lost derbies, inconsistency, goals conceded from set pieces, and a drop in performance in the second halves.
AC Milan fans dream of Antonio conte
As published by the Italian newspaper mentioned above, the former Italy national team coach is the top choice among the majority of fans. His presence is seen as a guarantee of competitiveness and the ability to bring out the best in players.
The club, however, is still in an evaluation phase, considering both Stefano Pioli and Antonio Conte. The focus now is on the Champions League race and the Europa League objective.
Winning a trophy would be a very concrete goal. Ibrahimovic support for Conte would be a positive factor, but it's crucial not to forget that Ibra has a strong connection with Pioli based on affection and respect.
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