It is a catastrophic season that AC Milan is experiencing. Only 9th in Serie A, eliminated from the Champions League, the Lombard club does not spend a week without the slightest controversy. The latest? Words slipped in off to Italian journalists by the spokesperson of Sergio Conceição, Francisco Empis, who testified to the discomfort of the Portuguese coach. He would not feel supported in the club, would be surprised not to have met the boss Gerry Cardinale, would find the players out of shape due to poor physical preparation and would not be satisfied with the winter transfer window, generous but late.
So much for the list of grievances reported last night by the Italian press, which made a big noise on the other side of the Alps, pushing Sergio Conceição to deny. “I suffer a lot from the moment crossed by Milan, but nothing that has been reported about me is true. The club is still present, I know that the club is with me ”he told La Gazzetta dello Sport. But that didn't necessarily convince everyone.
A denial that does not necessarily pass
If in its paper edition La Gazzetta flies to the help of the Portuguese and ensures in his good faith, an article published on the Italian site is still surprised by this new jolts. “A terrible misunderstanding between Conceiçao and his spokesperson?” A trusted man who is – let's say – go too far, by attributing to Sergio thoughts that are not his? Possible? Or a confidence, an exchange of opinions that was to remain deprived and which has been disseminated worldwide? Whatever the story – perhaps we will never know – one thing is certain: certain situations cannot happen within one of the biggest clubs in the world, followed and loved by millions of fans, in a hyper professional reality, frequented by stars grave paid. »»
Because this new episode is added to a long list of failures this season. The blurry behind the scenes, the disappointing level of club stars (Maignan, Leao, Theo Hernandez), the change of coach, the extensions that drag, as many sensitive subjects that give the impression of permanent chaos. Sergio Conceição is expected at a press conference today, on the eve of the match against Lecce, in a tense atmosphere.
