AC Milan’s management held a crucial meeting with head coach Paulo Fonseca in the immediate aftermath of their match against Napoli at San Siro. Calciomercato report that the discussion involved Fonseca, who maintained an optimistic outlook on the team’s progress, and key figures including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Geoffrey Moncada, and Giorgio Furlani.
While the club has reaffirmed their confidence in Fonseca, it comes with a caveat – this support is not indefinite. The Portuguese coach now faces a critical period, with the match against Cagliari before the November international break potentially serving as a decisive moment. If Fonseca fails to turn things around by then, Milan might be forced to consider alternative options for the managerial position.
The lack of unconditional support became evident when no club officials were present at Milanello as Fonseca began preparations for the upcoming away fixture against Monza. This absence speaks volumes about the current situation.
Three months into his tenure, Fonseca is tasked with uniting the squad, with resolving the Leão situation being a top priority. The coach is notably behind schedule both in terms of team cohesion and league standings, with the club’s points average reminiscent of the tumultuous season that began with Marco Giampaolo and ended with Stefano Pioli at the helm.
A definitive turnaround is needed, and quickly. The specter of potential replacements looms large, with names like Maurizio Sarri, Massimiliano Allegri, Igor Tudor, and Edin Terzic reportedly waiting in the wings, though none are currently considered frontrunners.
Milan’s preference is to continue with Fonseca and overcome their current struggles under his leadership. However, the coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether this faith in the Portuguese coach will be rewarded or if the club will be forced to change course to salvage their season.
