Milan have fallen back into a slump after seemingly righting the ship thanks to a tactical change in February. The Rossoneri have collected just one point in the past three contests, drawing with Salernitana and losing to Fiorentina and Udinese. Lazio leapfrogged them in the standings. They stayed in the top four because Inter and Roma haven’t fared much better lately.
Per La Gazzetta dello Sport, any scenario would be on the table if they failed to qualify for the Champions League. On top of coach Stefano Pioli, Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara are under scrutiny too. They are all under contract for next season. Though, their permanence hinges on results.
The coach is being blamed for the fact that many players are underperforming. His leadership hasn’t been as steady and impactful as in the past campaign. Instead, the directors are on the hot seat because the summer window didn’t bring significant improvements despite the conspicuous budget. No job would be safe if they missed out on their main objective.
Our Take on Milan, Pioli, and Maldini
The fray to make the top four hasn’t precisely been a ruthless battle royale so far. A solid month down the stretch could be enough if Juventus aren’t given any point back. It shouldn’t be forgotten that the new owner inherited the brass rather than choosing it. While the Elliott fund is still influential, the new president isn’t super committed to them. Still, it’d be stunning if they parted ways with the legend, who made some errors last summer but has more than proven his worth as an official.
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