AC Milan Management Story

Jul 11, 2024

AC Milan Management Story

Relegation and Promotion

  • Became manager of AC Milan.
  • Relegated in the first season due to the board's financial fraud.
  • Promoted back to the first division.
  • Significant player departures: Rafael Leão, Nico Williams, Theo Hernández, Mike Maignan.
  • Turned down an offer from Juventus, showing loyalty to AC Milan.

Team and Challenges

  • Aim: Win Serie A (Scudetto) and Champions League.
  • Current squad has potential:
    • Key players: Okafor, Daniel Maldini, Loftus-Cheek, Romero, and Nsoki.
    • New additions: Fabiano Parisi (left-back), Sandro Tonali (CDM).
  • Budget: €114 million for new signings.
  • Challenges: Opening matches against Juventus and Inter.

Transfer Deals

  • Need: A new CDM and left-back.
  • Signed Fabiano Parisi despite initial negotiation mistakes (€42 million).
  • Signed Sandro Tonali from Newcastle (€52 million).

Matches and Performance

  • Juventus Match: Loftus-Cheek scored, but lost heavily. Reason: adjustment back to Serie A level.
  • Inter Match: Won after Bastoni's red card bolstered AC Milan's chances. Goals from Maldini.
  • Inconsistencies: Struggles against lower-tier teams like Monza and Cremonese.
  • Cremonese Match: Defensive lapses led to unexpected losses.

Tactical Adjustments

  • Strategy shift to gegenpress to address performance issues.
  • Key players performing: Okafor (7 goals in 8 games), Maldini, and Loftus-Cheek.
  • Recent upturn: Back-to-back wins, climbed to 5th in Serie A.
  • Roma Match: Crucial win signaled potential for top-half success.

Budget and Squad Improvement

  • Realization of a need for stronger wingers.
  • Remaining budget: €22 million, insufficient for significant improvements.
  • Request to the board for additional funds to reinforce the squad.

Conclusion

  • AC Milan is in a rebuilding phase, aiming for consistent performance and ultimate goals of winning the league and competing in Europe. Board's support for additional funds will be crucial.