Although the Rossoneri relished their 2021–2022 Serie A title triumph, after then, they have regressed. Milan has only triumphed once in their last six games in all competitions, and not in the Italian league since October 7.
Tuttosport reports that discussions over the course Milan’s season is taking are scheduled. There may be changes in the coaching and fitness departments as the team has sustained 24 injuries this season, with USMNT star Pulisic among those sidelined.
Milan’s current fitness coach, Matteo Osti, is under scrutiny for the high number of injury setbacks Milan is experiencing. During the current international break, Pulisic will not be traveling with the US team as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
When club action begins, it is speculated that the Rossoneri will seriously contemplate switching up in the dugout if wins over Fiorentina and Borussia Dortmund prove to be elusive. It is now Pioli’s responsibility to meet the goals set forth for him in both domestic and Champions League competitions. Pioli is under contract through 2025.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Pioli’s future at Milan is currently up in the air as the club’s management awaits the outcome of Milan’s games against Roma in the Europa League and Inter in Serie A.
According to multiple reports, Milan was ready to keep the Italian coach in his role, but they had second thoughts after losing to Roma in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals. Pioli’s tenure in San Siro is still up in the air.
Next week comes the second leg of the Europa League quarterfinal matchup with Roma, and April 22nd is the date of the derby with Inter. Even though his contract expires in 2025, the club’s administration will rely their choice on these games.
Milan must win the forthcoming Europa League game in order to move on to the semifinals after suffering a close defeat at San Siro against De Rossi’s squad. With seven games left in the regular season, the Rossoneri are now fourteen points behind Inter in second place in Serie A.
Il Corriere dello Sport says that Milan has met twice with former Real Madrid, Sevilla, Porto, Spain national team, and many other teams’ coach Julen Lopetegui have stoked rumors about Stefano Pioli’s possible dismissal. The Spanish expert is still seen as the front-runner to succeed Pioli at Milan, despite the fact that he has not yet received any official bids.
