Milan director Geoffrey Moncada assures they’ve ‘whole religion’ in under-fire coach Sergio Conceicao, who was ‘very clear’ in regards to the controversy attributable to his spokesman.
The journey to Lecce kicks off on the Stadio Through del Mare at 17.00 GMT.
There could be no doubting that the Rossoneri are in a deep disaster, as after Champions League elimination within the play-offs to Feyenoord, they’ve misplaced three consecutive Serie A matches and dropped to ninth place within the desk.
There was additionally controversy yesterday when after telling the Italian media the coach was sad with the gamers’ angle and membership administration, prompting an offended response from the Portuguese tactician.
Moncada and Milan again Conceicao
How did the Milan hierarchy deal with this weird scenario?
“The coach spoke to us and was very clear, there aren’t any issues between us, we’ve got an excellent rapport. I’m at all times at Milanello with him, so is Zlatan (Ibrahimovic), for as soon as we lastly had a complete week to organize in coaching and we need to construct on that,”
It simply provides to the hypothesis that the membership is looking for a director of sport for subsequent season, most probably Igli Tare, as a result of the duties aren’t completely clear for the present crop.
“I feel in soccer the function of a director of sport is essential. If there may be somebody who can assist Milan, then we’re happy to search for them, however with out stress.”
Milan are ninth in Serie A, so whereas planning for subsequent season, how a lot will qualification for Europe change their finances and undertaking?
“It is vital as a result of there are nonetheless 11 video games to go. The season shouldn’t be over, we additionally nonetheless have the Coppa Italia semi-final derby with Inter,” continued Moncada.
“We aren’t glad, we’re fired up, however we need to get Milan again on monitor.”
Sergio Conceicao takes drastic motion in opposition to Lecce, as a result of whereas Mike Maignan and Strahinja Pavlovic are suspended, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Emerson Royal injured, huge stars like Joao Felix, Rafael Leao and Youssouf Fofana are dropped to the bench.
Santiago Gimenez and Theo Hernandez hold their locations, whereas January arrival Warren Bondo will get his debut.
“We’re right here to win this night, we’ve got whole religion within the coach and work with him on daily basis,” concluded Moncada.