The last round of the league has reopened the race for fourth place, with Milan still sitting ninth in the standings but reducing the gap to six points from the last available spot for next season's Champions League qualification. Recovering in the final nine matchdays will be difficult, considering that the Rossoneri have been inconsistent all year, but there are still possibilities. Analyzing Milan's schedule, there are many direct clashes that could shift a lot of points. Napoli, Fiorentina, Atalanta, Bologna, and Roma are the matchups that could either give Milan a push upwards or definitively sink Conceição's team.
But do the players believe?
Reports from Milanello suggest that the team has regrouped after the last two hard-fought wins against Lecce and Como, and the results of Juve and Lazio have reignited a glimmer of hope. The squad wants to believe, but they will need a long winning streak, starting with Napoli and Fiorentina, the first two matches after the break. Now is no longer the time for talk or proclamations—what's needed is action on the pitch.
Do the fans believe?
Not all of them. In fact, more fans believe Milan is incapable of making up six points, as there have been too many disappointments throughout the year, and now, understandably, they are skeptical, as relayed via Milannews.it.
These will be the days when Giorgio Furlani begins working on the name of the next sporting director, but there are already important indications regarding some players. João Félix will not be part of Milan next season; there are no conditions for the club to negotiate with Chelsea for his stay in red and black. The Portuguese forward raised hopes with his goal on his Coppa Italia debut but has since declined significantly. The deal made in January did not include any clauses for a permanent transfer, so Milan would have to buy him outright or request another loan from the Blues, but they will not do so.
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Now, going back to the article's topic:
A different situation applies to Milan's Santiago Giménez.
The Mexican striker needs support, as he has now gone more than a month without scoring in the league, and since he was signed on a permanent deal, Milan cannot afford to lose such an asset. The coach must find a way to get him involved, to serve him in the best way with an attacking style of play that highlights his qualities. Santiago will be Milan’s striker for the coming years, and the club must help him maximize his strengths and develop further. It will be crucial to have him at his best for the final nine league games and the two-legged derby against Inter in the Coppa Italia.
Reijnders and Pulisic have been outstanding—the true class players of this Milan. The former has been secured, and the latter will soon sign a contract extension. And these are the only real positive news in this ill-fated season.
