Paulo Fonseca’s Milan now under scrutiny

What was meant to be a day of celebration for Milan’s 125th anniversary turned into a nightmare. Despite 22 shots on Leali’s goal and a dramatic crossbar hit by Morata from just over a meter out, Milan failed to find the net or secure a victory against Genoa. At the final whistle, the Curva erupted in fierce protest, urging the players to show more courage and displaying banners criticizing the management and ownership for their perceived lack of ambition and competence.

Calciomercato report how the disappointing draw against Genoa did not shake Fonseca’s convictions. While fans protested outside gate 14, the Portuguese coach expressed satisfaction with the team’s attitude and performance. This unintentional contrast perfectly encapsulates the paradoxical situation Milan finds itself in.

Numbers in football are significant and sometimes need no interpretation. With yesterday’s disappointing draw, Milan lost two more crucial points to Atalanta and Napoli, was overtaken by Bologna for seventh place, and now trails fourth-placed Fiorentina by 8 points. Even the minimum goal of qualifying for next season’s Champions League seems to be slipping away, which would be nothing short of shocking.

The responsibility for Milan’s current negative run in the league must be shared among all components, with Fonseca dividing opinion among management and fans. While some of his choices may have been courageous, they haven’t delivered the most important thing: points on the table. The day after the match, the Portuguese coach still holds his position firmly, but another misstep in Friday’s away game against Verona at the Bentegodi could precipitate his situation.

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