There is a lot of media attention surrounding AC Milan at the moment given the turbulent recent period and the perceived lack of clarity regarding the future, but Libero have offered one of the more damning reflections.
The paper (via Radio Rossonera) acknowledges that Milan are experiencing a delicate moment with many fans wondering about the choice of the next coach, but they take aim at Zlatan Ibrahimovic and what is actual role is.
The former Swedish striker naturally has to settle in and gain experience, what is surprising is the total silence and the uncertainty that it generates. On Sunday he posted a photo on Instagram of himself on the bench with the writing: ‘4-3-3’.
Libero criticised him for this move because it came with no additional information and thus just generated more of a frenzy, while they reproached him for his absence and questioned his importance in choosing the coach.
“Zlatan Ibrahimovic has not yet said a word since he became Milan manager,“ they begin, then adding: “Ibra comes out with bullsh*t content. Furthermore, as usual, self-congratulatory. He could have done without it. He had to do without it.
“Others try to solve the puzzle, knowing that Zlatan has always communicated this way on social media. And then they think: does he post himself on the bench because he doesn’t agree with the choice of coach?
“Doesn’t Ibra decide the coach? Who does he choose? Who’s in charge at Milan? He wrote 4-3-3 but Fonseca uses 4-2-3-1, so who will be the new coach? He should also consider the possible discomfort of others. He is there for the club, not for himself.”
Finally, the article states: “Many AC Milan fans rightly go crazy: they see Ibrahimovic everywhere except where he is needed, that is, in front of a microphone talking about AC Milan.”