Sky journalist sheds light on ‘terrible’ period for Milan and planning for the future | OneFootball

Sky journalist Peppe Di Stefano has shed some light on the mood surrounding the AC Milan squad after last night’s defeat against Inter, as well as the hunt for a new head coach.

There are now five games left until the end of the season for Milan, who have keeping second place in the standings as their only remaining goal of 2023-24, given that they are out of every competition.

It is therefore time to start planning the future at Casa Milan, something that Gerry Cardinale has started to do in the last few days which he spent in Italy after the Europa League defeat against Roma last week.

Peppe Di Stefano spoke on Sky (via Radio Rossonera) and he gave an update on the sombre mood at Milanello today and what the next steps are for a Milan team and a club who can only really look to the future.

“It is clearly the saddest day of Milan’s entire season. Yesterday what the Rossoneri fans would not have wanted happened. Milan lost their sixth consecutive derby, they lost it at home and saw Inter celebrate,” he said.

“A few too many red card and just now the sporting judge’s report has arrived. Milan will have a decimated defence for the next match against Juventus.

“In addition to Theo Hernandez and Calabria, disqualified after the expulsion, Fikayo Tomori will not be there either, who was one yellow from suspension and received a yellow card.

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“Today is a rest day for Milan, already decided before yesterday’s match. Regardless of the result, it was therefore decided to give the team a day off which seems more appropriate than ever, because they need to calm down.

“The last 10/15 days have been terrible. Milan lost the three big matches of the season: Roma first leg, Roma return leg and derby. In between they drew against Sassuolo. Now all that remains is to end a season in the best possible way which certainly won’t be among the unforgettable ones.

“There will be a Milan that will work at Milanello to prepare for the last five matches and there will be a Milan that will work here at Casa Milan to plan the future. Clearly it will not be linked to Stefano Pioli, but will be linked to a new coach.

“We already have the identikit. Now we need to understand which names are eligible, which ones the management likes and in particular the owner of Milan Gerry Cardinale, who until the last few hours was here in Milan not only to watch the derby but also to make the first decisions on Milan for the next one year.”