The coaching change, with the transition from Paulo Fonseca, dismissed after his time at Roma, to Sergio Conceição, officially announced yesterday, highlights the terrible confusion currently afflicting the Rossoneri, as relayed via Milannews.it.
Il Corriere della Sera newspaper in this morning's print edition analysed the many mistakes made by the club, starting with sending a coach who had already been dismissed to a press conference, a coach who did not deserve such an unceremonious farewell.
What were AC Milan's mistakes?
It is unacceptable for a club like the Rossoneri to allow the timing of the announcement of their new coach to be dictated by his agent, Jorge Mendes. Just before the match against Roma, Mendes leaked the news, forcing the club’s hand to avoid a scenario where a victory might lead to yet another postponement of Fonseca’s dismissal. But the most glaring error was undoubtedly the summer decision to hire the former Roma and Lille coach, despite fans calling for other options (with Conte at the top of the list), and then failing to fully back him.
Milan is missing a figure beneath the CEO who understands football mechanisms, knows the game, can step into press conferences when the situation becomes critical, and can effectively communicate with the players.
Is a new revolution in the works at Milanello?
This season is now compromised, but qualifying for the Champions League remains a must, not only for sporting reasons but also financial ones.
There are also two trophies still up for grabs: the Italian Super Cup, set to take place in the coming days in Saudi Arabia (the semifinal on January 3 against Juventus, followed by a potential final on January 6 against either Inter or Atalanta), and the Coppa Italia.
Then, in the summer, a new deep revolution is expected, as too many things on and off the pitch have not worked this year.
