Milan Undecided and Divided over the Call About Coach

Milan are legitimately torn about the future of Stefano Pioli and not everybody is on the same page about him. They haven’t decided one way or the other yet. The final few matches of the season, especially the Europa League ones, will be seminal. In addition, the Rossoneri want to avoid the shame of Inter clinching the title in the Derby. It would happen with a loss.

According to Calciomercato’s Daniele Longo (via OneFootball), owner Gerry Cardinale is in favor of a coaching change. Instead, part of the management sides with the gaffer. At this stage, there haven’t been any talks to extend his contract, which expires in 2025.

Milan winning the Europa League might keep Pioli in the dugout. Instead, if the brass moved on, they would probably hire a foreign manager. There’s not a particularly hot candidate at this stage.

Antonio Conte would like the destination, but the interest isn’t reciprocated at the moment. Instead, the Rossoneri appreciate Thiago Motta, but he might have already signed a pre-contract with Juventus.

Our Take on Milan and Pioli

Much like the Old Lady and Massimiliano Allegri, the call shouldn’t hinge exclusively on results. If they aren’t completely on board, they should pull the trigger. Surely, they shouldn’t keep him as a lame duck, which would lead to constant damaging chatter next season. Appointing somebody with no Serie A experience would be a big risk even if he’s a high-profile manager. It wouldn’t be the easiest route to return to winning ways.