Among the main themes of this season for Milan — and indeed of past seasons as well — there is undoubtedly that of balance. Last summer, the Rossoneri tried to address this issue by signing Youssouf Fofana, strongly desired and purchased from Monaco. The impact of the French midfielder was noticeable almost immediately: the team gained more stability — though not the ideal amount — and, above all, the Frenchman allowed Reijnders to flourish.
Today, however, after a season in which he has played practically every match, Fofana seems to have run out of steam. And it is precisely on this topic that Il Corriere dello Sport focuses today with the headline:
"Fofana has lost his balance."
The subheading reads: "There are several issues in the Rossoneri’s crisis. But one seems more significant: the lack of stability in midfield." The article then dives into the specifics of the French player: "Crucial until January, he played constantly, a drop-off was inevitable. With no backups and constantly changing teammates: and Milan went under."
