This season, AC Milan have not displayed enough signs of progress after Stefano Pioli’s sacking. They have often lacked Rossoneri spirit and have deserved to be on the wrong side of the scoreline too many times. Against Inter, that changed.
Paulo Fonseca has been heavily criticised so far this season, and it seemed like Sunday could be his last game in charge of Milan, even if he guided the side to victory. However, the reports from today suggest that he will be remaining in his position.
The reasoning? A fantastic display in the derby. He outclassed Simone Inzaghi tactically, and his side displayed signs of promise. According to reports before the game, the derby was a chance to restart, and Fonseca and his team have taken it.
Of course, there are still things to improve, and the Diavolo are not a finished article, far from it. However, progress can be appreciated, and Billy Costacurta suggested that the victory can kickstart the project when speaking to Sky (via Milan News) last night.
“It seems to me a very emotional team, this victory could really bring belief in this project. It seems to me a team that is sensitive to matches: in some, it will be able to be as attentive as today, in others a little less so. The difference is in the attitude between Abraham and Loftus-Cheek.”
