Journalist Carlo Pellegatti commented on AC Milan`s Coppa Italia defeat while speaking on TMW Radio during the show Maracanà. According to Pellegatti, the fundamental issue facing Milan is the club`s management or `society` itself. He states that to restart, the process must begin with the very same people who have led the club to its current situation, which they themselves have termed “failure”.
Many questions remain about whether these individuals have truly understood their errors and if they are genuinely prepared to take a step back. Pellegatti emphasizes that they need to radically alter their way of operating, shedding their presumption and becoming more humble. Only through such a change can a real restart occur.
The choice of the next sporting director and coach is seen as crucial, raising further questions. If the club appoints a sporting director who is merely a figurehead, as key decisions ultimately rest with the society, then the results on the pitch will not change. Pellegatti notes that the recent defeat is not an isolated incident; performances against teams like Venezia, Genoa, and Bologna have already highlighted recurring deficiencies. The core problem, he insists, originates at the top, with the club`s leadership.
The journalist highlights the vital role of a sporting director in mediating between the coach and players and providing support to the manager, especially during difficult times. Without effective leadership in this area, nothing will improve. Currently, Giorgio Furlani is the central figure in charge. Pellegatti suggests that if Furlani has indeed learned from the mistakes, significant appointments like a strong sporting director and coach will follow; otherwise, the situation will likely persist. He adds that players are observing the situation: if they do not see clear improvements or robust planning, they might ultimately decide to leave the club.