This summer, AC Milan were set to have big plans to take the next step forward. However, they have now suffered a major blow.
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Yesterday’s defeat to Cagliari was a shambles. Milan were horrific on the pitch and did not look like a side that wanted to play in Europe next season. Indeed, there was no heart displayed; failing that, there was no quality on show either.
Is it really any different to recent weeks, though?
Diavolo in Hell
As Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) write this morning, ‘The Diavolo are in Hell’. A shameful defeat has seen their summer collapse, and very few positives can be found in the current moment, regardless of how you try to frame things.
Despite things being in their own hands, they were the ones who threw it away, and now the consequences are far-reaching after yet another relegation-worthy showing. They have lost five of their last eight games and San Siro reminded them of their faults throughout the game.
After taking an early lead, one would think that they were in control. Yet, the Rossoneri allowed Cagliari back into the game and then into the lead. An elementary performance, with far too many mistakes from senior players.
Then, the collapse truly happened, with the visitors taking the lead and the Diavolo never looking like responding.
What is clear is that a rebuild must now occur, and it must be done properly and severely. Failing that will result in another similar season. After all, they have already lost €70 million in Champions League revenue, what more are they going to lose…
