AC Milan are already planning for the post-Stefano Pioli era and the Antonio Conte hypothesis is seemingly gathering steam. However, by hiring the manager, the Rossoneri would also have to make significant investments.
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The 2-2 draw against Salernitana has put Pioli’s position under heavy scrutiny and Saturday’s game against Sassuolo is decisive. A mid-season change will not be easy, though, and that’s why Milan are more so planning for the summer.
As reported by Gazzetta dello Sport, the Milan board likes Conte and the qualities he would bring to the table. However, significant investments would be needed in all departments to please the manager, who is known to be very demanding.
Just like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who now has a corporate role at the club, Conte wants to win at all costs and is not afraid to say what he thinks. Milan have a good foundation to build on, with the likes of Mike Maignan, Fikayo Tomori, Theo Hernandez, Ismael Bennacer, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao.
Tijjani Reijnders has also shown excellent qualities, as the report continues, but the Rossoneri would need a couple of defenders, a good central midfielder and a strong striker. Only with the latter could they tempt a manager like Conte.
Furthermore, although there is a good foundation of players, Champions League qualification is essential in order to attract a great coach in the summer. Bologna’s Thiago Motta is also on Miln’s shortlist of potential Stefano Pili replacements.
