Before beginning any discussion, a premise must be made. Milan’s winter transfer market did not correct all the mistakes made previously, nor did it fill the gaps and deficiencies that still exist within the Rossoneri squad.
The winter market was a decisive, strong, and concise intervention for the short term. The objective, if it even needs to be emphasized, remains participation in the next edition of the Champions League. In other words: finishing in the top four is absolutely essential.
That said, Milan is rediscovering itself as a team full of talent. It certainly didn’t take João Félix and Santiago Giménez to remind everyone of that, but these two pieces—along with a certain Sérgio Conceição, seem to have opened Pandora’s box.
The Rossoneri remain highly emotional and face the difficult task of regaining a quality they have long lost: consistency. Patience and, above all, hard work are needed, but the very first signs are more than positive.
Now, Empoli awaits, a perfect test for this "new" Milan.
Conceição's team is called upon to win, but not just tomorrow. The Rossoneri have a vital need to collect points upon points to climb the table and intimidate those currently ahead of them. As for the Champions League, it must be experienced step by step: first, they must overcome the Feyenoord obstacle, and then, who knows, maybe they'll have some fun.
All of this comes with a renewed sense of enthusiasm, a San Siro that is singing once again, and an atmosphere where, albeit slowly, the clouds are beginning to clear. Unity is essential, as Conceição himself has repeatedly emphasized, because—without meaning to offend the American ownership, football is not sustained by balance sheets and figures alone, but also by the emotions of those who step onto the pitch and those who watch from the stands.
Milan must not repeat the same mistakes of last summer
In June, the final assessment will be made. Clearly, the results achieved this season will carry significant weight, but the Rossoneri club management will also have to prove that they have learned from their mistakes. If you want to play in the Champions League every year, you need quality, top-level players, and continuous evolution. Financial stability is crucial—by now, that much is clear, but just as important is the team that takes the field.
Last summer was marked by confusion, signings that raised many doubts, and a lack of communication with the coach on the bench, as relayed via PianetaMilan.it.
From next summer onward, whether it’s Conceição or someone else, the management must meticulously plan every move, every negotiation, and every on-field decision—because to err is human, but to persist in error is diabolical.
