In the event of a victory against Napoli, Fonseca's Milan would still be in the race for the top spots in the Serie A standings, but if they were to suffer a defeat, they would sink 11 points behind the Neapolitans, a nearly apocalyptic scenario, writes Antonio Vitiello in his editorial piece for Milannews.it.
It's tough to recover when playing every three days, especially with a team that is still trying to find its true identity and continues to struggle with consistency in results.
Yet AC Milan's Paulo Fonseca continues on his path, taking responsibility for his choices.
For tonight's big match, Rafael Leao is expected to be left out once again. It’s clear that there isn’t much chemistry between the player and the coach at the moment, but it’s crucial to quickly get this player back on track. The Portuguese left-winger has been one of Milan's driving forces for the past five years, and now he needs to be reintegrated.
Rafael Leao needs to step up for Fonseca's Milan
He should be more decisive, more aggressive in the attacking zone, and try to contribute defensively. The 60 minutes against Brugge reflect the winger's current state. In the first half, he was among the most active players in terms of running and dribbling, but ultimately, Milan did not score from his efforts.
On the contrary, they conceded a goal because he was late in his defensive duties. Therefore, Fonseca must find the right way to help Leão perform, and Rafa certainly needs to adopt a different attitude. Otherwise, it will be Milan that pays the price.
