AC Milan’s 2-0 loss to Juventus in Turin is more than just another defeat; it’s a stark wake-up call for the Rossoneri. The scoreline flatters Milan, as Juventus dominated the match, avenging their Supercoppa loss and widening the gap in the race for Champions League qualification.
Calciomercato report that Milan’s Serie A campaign continues to lack consistency and the right attitude expected from a club of such prestige. While Sergio Conceição is working to implement changes that could shift the team’s mentality, winning the Supercoppa isn’t enough to herald a new era. The road ahead is long and fraught with challenges, as the mistakes made so far have been numerous and significant.
The most glaring error lies with the management’s failure to assemble a complete squad for a season packed with fixtures. Against a dominant Juventus, Conceição struggled to make effective in-game adjustments due to a lack of experienced and project-central resources on the bench. The first midfield alternative was the promising but inexperienced Kevin Zeroli, while Luka Jovic, a player Milan had intended to sell last summer, came on in attack.
While Kyle Walker is set to arrive on loan from Manchester City early next week, he alone cannot be the solution to all of Milan’s problems. The squad’s weaknesses are glaringly obvious: a backup for Fofana and an offensive winger are urgently needed, and as soon as possible.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic reassured fans before the match that everything is under control, but supporters hope this is truly the case. Without swift action in the transfer market, the goal of Champions League qualification risks becoming increasingly unattainable for AC Milan.
