The defeat in Bologna has further weakened Milan's Champions League hopes. Fourth place is now as far as 8 points away, too many for a team that has proven to be as inconsistent as it is fragile this season.
Without top-tier European football, Milan and Conceição will part ways in the summer, although it cannot be ruled out that this could happen even sooner than expected.
After the Bologna match, the Rossoneri coach vented his frustration, saying, "If you want, I'll leave," sending a rather clear message to the club, which, in the meantime, remains silent, observing and reflecting.
Il Messaggero reports that, heading into this season’s final stretch, Milan has two choices: either continue with Conceição until May or promote Mauro Tassotti from Milan Futuro.
Tassotti has already held this role during the 2000/01 season alongside Cesare Maldini before becoming the historic assistant coach, first to Ancelotti, then to Leonardo, and finally to Allegri, always with the Rossoneri, as relayed via Milannews.it.
