Chaos on and off the pitch – Milan fans let club know time is running out

There is chaos surrounding AC Milan at the moment, something that was reflected in their performance yesterday against Genoa and by the protests of the fans.

As La Gazzetta dello Sport recall, the supporters protested with banners, silence and then even emptied the Curva, while the management continue to look for the coach with whom to build the future around.

The two situations – the disappointment of the fans and the choice of the coach – intersected in the curious Lopetegui affair. The club had chosen him but the opposition of the fans convinced them to walk away, so other names are being evaluated.

This wait can be interpreted as a sign of unclear ideas, but perhaps it only indicates that Milan want to take all the time necessary because they know that they cannot afford to make the wrong choice. The supporters have made it clear that time is almost up.

There is the risk that the pressure, already considerable, becomes excessive. If Gerry Cardinale (him, not the fans) identified the new coach in a reasonable time, it would make everyone’s job easier, including those who have to operate on the transfer market.

Uncertainty fuels tension, nervousness, disappointment which then leads to anger. The only crumb of comfort is that the gap to Juventus remained given they drew with Roma, but it is far from a positive moment for the team.