Among the secrets behind Milan’s immediate reaction against Lecce following the heavy defeat to Benfica is Ruben Amorim’s work as a manager, with the Portuguese coach making time for discussions with some of the senior figures in the dressing room, including Pulisic, Saelemaekers and Modric.
Those three were among the best players on the pitch, and it would be wrong to put that down to mere coincidence. The many issues resolved by the Portuguese coach over the past week have made it clear that the club needs to be structured with figures who can bring their experience and knowledge to the team in the day-to-day life at Milanello.
Over the course of the summer, things did not go exactly as planned: first Rangnick fell through and then Krosche. The idea of bringing in a Head of Football, a senior figure within a structure where everything ultimately leads to owner Gerry Cardinale’s final assessment, has always been part of RedBird’s plans for a revolution that saw the removal of the all-powerful Giorgio Furlani and abolished the role of sporting director as it is traditionally understood in Italian football.
Cardinale wants to continue with what he considers a revolution, breaking away from the traditional Italian model, and intends to push ahead with the appointment of a new Head of Football. The executive would work alongside Ruben Amorim, and would also support him during the most critical moments, writes Calcio Mercato today.
Krosche still in the running, but he is not the only name linked with Milan
CalcioMercato.com cites "sources close to the RedBird fund" and writes that there is a shortlist of two or three names from which the new Head of Football will be chosen. Among them, Markus Krosche remains firmly in contention. He is still in charge at Eintracht Frankfurt despite the disagreements that emerged in recent months. The experienced German executive’s candidacy is probably the strongest, and further developments are expected soon.
