Sky journalist explains the ‘two points of view’ regarding the Paolo Maldini debate | OneFootball

Sky journalist Peppe Di Stefano has outlined what he believes are the two points of view regarding Paolo Maldini and whether AC Milan are currently missing him.

There are a growing number of fans who believe that Milan are feeling the after-effects of not having somebody like Maldini in and around the team on a daily basis, as he was in his role as the technical director before he and Ricky Massara were relieved of their duties.

With the Rossoneri struggling to begin the new season having picked up just three wins in the first nine games, the pressure is ramping up on the head coach Paulo Fonseca and the squad, something that can be eased with a calming intermediary figure.

There were some assumptions that Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s return to the club in an advisory role would see him become a mentor of sorts and help the team in difficult moments, however he is absent more than present at the moment.

Peppe Di Stefano spoke on Carlo Pellegatti’s YouTube channel and he spoke about the two sides of the Maldini issue, with his comments relayed by Radio Rossonera.

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“There are two points of view. From the general one, the average fan says that it is madness that in any role there is no room for Paolo Maldini at Milan, and Cafu said so too, who certainly has no prejudices,” he said.

“From the point of view of the owners, they tell you that they make their choices and go ahead with them. The problem is coming out more this year.

“Last year he hadn’t been replaced but Pioli was more of a manager and there was something that completed and compensated for the absences of Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara, which we mustn’t forget.”