Milan prepares for this afternoon's match against Empoli. The Rossoneri must win, as they are already trailing Napoli at the top of the table.
Former Milan coach Fabio Capello has written an in-depth piece about the Rossoneri's current form, offering many interesting insights.
Here are his thoughts shared with La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"Paulo Fonseca has never shied away. Since his arrival, he has spoken about Milan as a team capable of winning the Scudetto. A coach must always instill optimism in his team. But now it’s time for action. Milan must start collecting points consistently in the league, beginning tonight against Empoli, a tricky opponent. Victory is the only acceptable result."
Capello added:
"In the Champions League, Milan has somewhat steadied the ship, although the recent win in Bratislava didn’t erase all the problems. I’m particularly referring to defensive issues. Positioning during set pieces and corners is something prepared during the week, and it’s unacceptable to see situations like those in the Cup match. More broadly, Fonseca’s team continues to lack balance."
Capello continued:
"Even so, the foundation for a comeback exists, and it revolves around Youssouf Fofana and Tijjani Reijnders—a midfield duo I would never change. Fonseca shouldn’t overcomplicate things and should entrust those two with the team’s reins, both in creating play and achieving proper balance. Milan also needs a winning mentality. That’s why I appreciate Fonseca’s consistently positive words."
What did Capello say about Yunus Musah possibly starting for Milan against Empoli?
"I also agree with the decision to start Musah in today’s match against Empoli. I like the American a lot, he brings dynamism, energy to his teammates, and offers more pace and balance than Chukwueze or Loftus-Cheek. It’s no coincidence that he was on the pitch in Madrid during Milan’s best performance of the season, alongside the derby against Inter. It’s crucial for such performances to become a regular occurrence, even against less glamorous opponents."
