AC Milan Issues Ultimatum to Paulo Fonseca: Champions League Progress Required
AC Milan's management has set a clear condition for head coach Paulo Fonseca's continuation: the team must secure direct qualification to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
AC Milan's inconsistent performances in both Serie A and the UEFA Champions League have led the club's management to express dissatisfaction with head coach Paulo Fonseca's leadership. The team's recent 2-1 defeat to Atalanta marked their fourth loss in 14 league matches, placing them 12 points behind the league leaders.
According to reports from Gazzetta dello Sport, the club has issued an ultimatum to Fonseca: Milan must finish among the top eight teams in the Champions League group stage to secure direct qualification to the Round of 16. Currently, Milan sits 16th with nine points from five matches, making their upcoming fixtures crucial for Fonseca's tenure.
This directive underscores the club's ambition to remain competitive at the highest levels of European football and reflects the pressure on Fonseca to deliver immediate results. Failure to meet this objective could result in significant changes within the team's coaching staff.