Two matchdays into the season, and Milan is already in crisis. It was hard to imagine such a dire situation over the summer. Sure, Fonseca was met with general skepticism when he arrived, but the very positive impressions from pre-season had led to the illusion of a strong start to Serie A.
Instead, nothing has gone right: a narrow draw in the opener against Torino, followed by an inexcusable defeat to Parma. And now, it's already time for a reckoning.
Gerry Cardinale at Milanello
There is still support for Fonseca, which is only fair considering he needs time to set things right. To reaffirm this, Gerry Cardinale himself was at Milanello yesterday, accompanied by Giorgio Furlani, Zlatan Ibrahimović, and Geoffrey Moncada. The owner of the Rossoneri met with coach Paulo Fonseca over lunch, during which he confirmed his full support. Right now, both on and off the field, there is a need for one thing and one thing only: balance.
On the field, that means fixing the dreadful defensive phase seen against Torino and Parma. Off the field, it means making decisions based on clear thinking rather than instinct.
Milan and Paulo Fonseca looking forward to facing Lazio
Despite the expected reassurances, Milan must immediately turn its season around. On Saturday, they face Lazio, and the Rossoneri cannot afford any more mistakes. First and foremost, more is expected from Theo Hernández and Rafael Leão, who performed well below their potential—bordering on frustrating—against Parma.
Fonseca will start them from the first minute. Alvaro Morata will still be absent; in his place, Jović is favored over Okafor. The defense will be unchanged, while in midfield, there is some uncertainty about Fofana: this might be the moment for the former Monaco player to start alongside Reijnders.
Source: Milan News
