AC Milan's Paulo Fonseca Faces Potential Suspension After Referee Criticism
AC Milan head coach Paulo Fonseca is under disciplinary review and may face suspension following his severe criticism of referee Federico La Penna after the team's 2-1 defeat to Atalanta.
In the aftermath of AC Milan's 2-1 loss to Atalanta on Friday night, head coach Paulo Fonseca expressed intense dissatisfaction with referee Federico La Penna's officiating. During the post-match press conference in Bergamo, Fonseca accused La Penna of harboring animosity towards Milan, stating that the referee was an 'enemy' of the club.
This public denunciation has led the Italian Football Federation's disciplinary committee to summon Fonseca. While such infractions typically result in fines, recent policy changes by the federation indicate a stricter stance against derogatory remarks towards officials, suggesting that Fonseca could face a suspension.
The potential disciplinary action comes at a challenging time for AC Milan, who currently sit seventh in Serie A and sixteenth in the Champions League standings. Fonseca's position is reportedly under scrutiny due to the team's underwhelming performance this season.