The internal power struggle at AC Milan will lead Gerry Cardinale to make a choice between Massimiliano Allegri and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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In the past few days, reports have emerged suggesting that Ibrahimovic and Allegri are no longer on speaking terms. Sources have alleged that the senior advisor and the head coach have disagreed over certain things, with the Swede even having done some talking behind the manager’s back.
There have even been some worrying accusations that Ibrahimovic called certain players within the squad and told them that Allegri has no plans to rely on them for next season, which would certainly cause a stir if indeed they are true.
Cardinale at a crossroads
In his latest column for MilanNews, journalist Pietro Mazzara spoke about the decision that the owner Cardinale faces, given that once the season is done he will likely have to pick someone to back.
“The Rossoneri owner is at a crossroads: support the coach with whom he discussed the season and future plans, or continue to indulge Zlatan, who was once again the obvious absentee from the team’s ranks?” he began.
“How can Cardinale remain insensitive and indifferent to Ibra’s self-sabotage by calling some players and revealing Allegri’s desire not to include them in the squad for next season?
“This is called a ‘breach of company secrets’ and has caused significant damage, as it all happened after an internal club meeting and during the season, with the Champions League objective gradually slipping away, in a climate of constant and growing dissatisfaction and protest.
“It’s unclear whether there will be only one choice: either Allegri or Ibrahimovic, with the latter eroding the aura he created during his two spells as a player at Milan. It’s a complex puzzle, which also affects Giorgio Furlani and every area of the club.”