These are not easy days at Milanello. Two consecutive defeats, against Napoli at the Maradona and against Udinese at San Siro, have certainly not helped. Then there were the whistles aimed at Rafael Leão, and the "worrying" post-match remarks by Adrien Rabiot after the game against the Friuli side. All this is compounded by the rumours circulating about the future of Massimiliano Allegri, whom many see taking charge of the national team should Giovanni Malagò rise to the presidency of the FIGC.
It is April, and as usual at this stage a flood of rumours begins to swirl, potentially a distraction. The reality, however, is that AC Milan now has a very clear task. First of all, they must block out the noise, often unfounded, which can only disrupt the environment. Then there is a league campaign to finish as strongly as possible, and qualification for the next edition of the UEFA Champions League to secure.
But what obstacles remain for the Rossoneri?
It starts on Sunday with an away trip to the Bentegodi against Hellas Verona, a side that has often proved troublesome historically. Verona’s chances of survival are slim, but underestimating them would be a serious mistake; Allegri knows this well. After Hellas comes Juventus, perhaps the final turning point of the season. The Bianconeri have found a certain solidity under Luciano Spalletti and currently sit in fourth place, having overtaken Como. Following Juventus, Milan travel to face Sassuolo, who are virtually safe and may have little left to play for, meaning they could play freely, with no pressure.
The final three matches will be against Atalanta, Genoa, and Cagliari. While Atalanta may still be chasing European qualification, the other two sides are fighting for survival and desperately seeking crucial points. These are further matches not to be taken lightly, especially considering that Juventus, Como, and Roma have all had inconsistent campaigns.
Milan, however, holds its destiny in its own hands. The focus must remain on the pitch, ignoring the rumours that can only distract. There is a target to achieve, the first step towards building the Rossoneri of the future, as pointed out via Milan News.
