In the aftermath of AC Milan’s disappointing 3-1 defeat to Liverpool in their Champions League opener, the club’s leadership held an important meeting at San Siro to discuss the team’s future, particularly that of manager Paulo Fonseca. Calciomercato report how the meeting, which took place in the bowels of the stadium, involved Senior Advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Sporting Director Geoffrey Moncada, and CEO Giorgio Furlani.
The loss to Liverpool has reignited the crisis within the Rossoneri camp, which had only briefly been quelled by their 4-0 victory over Venezia. San Siro echoed with boos and chants of discontent as the team appeared to crumble after Christian Pulisic’s early goal, unable to mount a response against a dominant Liverpool side.
Fonseca’s position, already under scrutiny due to the disastrous start to the season, is now the subject of intense speculation. This comes at a time when former manager Stefano Pioli’s departure to Al Nassr has been announced, potentially opening the door for a change on the bench. Names like Massimiliano Allegri and Maurizio Sarri have been mentioned as potential replacements, both popular choices among the fanbase.
The decision of Ibrahimovic, who recently described himself as “the boss in charge,” along with Moncada and Furlani, to remain at the stadium for an extended meeting lasting until after midnight, while the team and Fonseca had already departed, has fueled further speculation about the manager’s future.
With the Milan derby looming on Sunday evening, it appears that this crucial match against Inter could be Fonseca’s last chance to turn things around and regain the trust of both the management and ownership. While an immediate change seems unlikely, the pressure on Fonseca is undoubtedly mounting as Milan seeks to salvage their season.
