AC Milan Braces for Major Winter Overhaul Amid Crisis
AC Milan's recent poor performances have led to speculation about significant changes during the winter transfer window, as the team sits eighth in Serie A.
AC Milan is experiencing a tumultuous period, with recent poor performances prompting discussions of a potential overhaul during the winter transfer window. The team currently occupies the eighth position in Serie A, trailing the league leaders by 14 points and sitting eight points away from Champions League qualification spots.
Under the management of Paulo Fonseca, who took over in the summer with promises of a 'possession-based and attacking' style of play, Milan has struggled to meet expectations. While there have been glimpses of potential, such as victories against Inter Milan and Real Madrid, consistency has been lacking.
Among the few bright spots is Álvaro Morata, who has contributed five goals and two assists in 1,112 minutes of play. His performances, along with those of Tijjani Reijnders, have been exceptions in an otherwise underwhelming season.
Key players like Rafael Leão and Theo Hernández have faced criticism for their performances, with Leão being benched for three consecutive matches in October due to dissatisfaction from Fonseca. Hernández also found himself on the bench during the goalless draw against Genoa, only returning to the lineup due to Leão's injury against Verona.
Fonseca's management style has led to tensions within the squad. Following a narrow victory against Red Star Belgrade, he publicly criticized his players, prompting captain Davide Calabria to call for 'more respect' on social media.
The upcoming fixtures are crucial for Milan, with a home game against AS Roma on December 29 and a Supercoppa Italiana semifinal against Juventus on January 3. Poor results in these matches could intensify calls for significant changes during the winter transfer window, as the club seeks to realign with its ambitions and satisfy a restless fan base.
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