AC Milan were hoping to bounce back with a strong performance against a struggling Udinese side last night, but instead the crisis was confirmed. After the game, the club legend Billy Costacurta shared his thoughts on the performance.
Udinese claimed their first win of the season, converting a penalty in the second half, and the loss says a lot about Milan’s recent form. It’s fair to say that Stefano Pioli and his men are in a crisis, not helped by the fact that PSG are up next.
Speaking to Sky Italia after the game, as translated by Football Italia, the former Milan man and club legend Costacurt shared his thoughts on the tough situation. Above all, he highlighted why this defeat is particularly worrying for the Rossoneri.
“This was a flat performance. Milan were good for 30 minutes against Juventus. PSG are a strong side, so it’s acceptable to lose against them. In Naples, they did well in the first half and even later, but this defeat is worrying because they have nothing in attack.
“Only Rafael Leao invents something once in a while. Giroud scored two goals in Naples, but the most alarming thing is when they need something from other players.
“I don’t know this environment. I came through tough times when the coach took responsibility and I think Stefano is doing so. What I think, however, is that Stefano has fewer responsibilities than his players,” he stated.
As said, PSG are up next and Pioli will have to make a lot of changes to come away with anything from that game. The reverse fixture ended 3-0 in favour of the French side and the feeling is that Tuesday’s scoreline could be similar.
