AC Milan Face Criticism After Disappointing Draw with Genoa

AC Milan faced widespread criticism in the Italian media following their lackluster 0-0 draw at home against Genoa on Sunday. The result, which came during the club’s 125th anniversary celebrations, has raised questions about leadership both on and off the pitch.

The draw leaves Milan in 8th place in Serie A, trailing the league leaders by 14 points despite having a game in hand. La Gazzetta dello Sport pointed out a lack of on-field leadership and criticized the club’s directors for their silence, with only Zlatan Ibrahimovic making public appearances around Champions League matches as required by UEFA.

Milan’s recent recruitment strategy has also come under scrutiny. While signings like Christian Pulisic, Tijjani Reijnders, and Youssouf Fofana have shown promise, others such as Samuel Chukwueze, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Noah Okafor, and Emerson Royal have yet to make a significant impact in Serie A.

Coach Paulo Fonseca, though not widely seen as the root of the problem, has become a symbol of Milan’s disappointment. His appointment came after failed attempts to secure more high-profile managers like Antonio Conte and Sergio Conceicao. Despite Fonseca’s reputation as a good man-manager, Milan’s results have been underwhelming, with several draws and losses against both top and mid-table teams.

As Milan struggles to find consistency, the pressure mounts on players, management, and coaching staff to turn their season around and live up to the expectations of their passionate fanbase.