Accused of Not Being Able to Control the AC Milan
AC Milan coach, Paulo Fonseca, gave an answer to the accusation that he cannot control the dressing room of his team.
The AC Milan players did not seem to consider the tactician.
In the match against Lazio in the Italian League (31/8/2024), Theo Hernandez and Rafael Leao indifferently separated themselves from the team.
In fact, other players were listening to Fonseca’s instructions during the cooling break.
When facing Fiorentina before the international break this month (6/10/2024), Hernandez caused trouble again.
He and Tammy Abraham seized the authority to kick penalties from Christian Pulisic.
In fact, Fonseca wanted Pulisic to be AC Milan’s first executioner.
In a press conference ahead of the 8th week of the Italian League match against Udinese, Friday (18/10/2024), Fonseca was asked about this problem.
More specifically, the Portuguese coach was asked to answer whether he could control the AC Milan dressing room.
“I don’t turn a blind eye to problems,” Paulo Fonseca was quoted as saying by Tuttomercatoweb.
“We have them, let’s face them.”
“I don’t have to prove anything.”
“My leadership is not to be seen from the outside. I’m not an actor.”
Accused of Not Being Able to Control the AC Milan Dressing Room, Paulo Fonseca Answers He Doesn’t Like Showing Off Leadership
“In football today, there is a need to be seen by the public.”
“But, I’ve been like this since day one.”
“Ask the players if I was like this from the start or not.”
“When we have a problem, I don’t care what the player’s name is.”
“I talk to them. Frontally, directly, with the team or with the players.”
Fonseca admitted that he was angry at the attitude of some AC Milan players in the match against Fiorentina.
He gave an indication that there would be punishment for players who made mistakes in the match.
“We’ll see. For me, there is no player more important than the team.”
“Those who make mistakes must be held accountable.”
“If someone doesn’t follow the team spirit, it’s difficult for me,” Fonseca concluded.
