AC Milan’s failures in the Champions League have only increased the pressure to rescue the season by getting a top four finish, but how likely is it?
As MilanNews writes, the more fitting question is whether this team, based on what they have shown so far this season, are really capable of making a run from here to the end of the campaign and overtaking rivals.
To answer this question, first of all, it is necessary to take stock of the schedule that lies ahead for Milan. In the next week alone, the Rossoneri will have three crucial matches, with increasing difficulty.
First up will be Torino on Saturday evening at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, facing a team that they drew against in round one and only suffered their first defeat of 2025 last week.
Then on Thursday at 20:45 CET it will be the turn of the much talked about game-in-hand versus Bologna, postponed from October. The Rossoblu are unbeaten in 2025 and are level on points.
Finally, the Diavolo will host Lazio, currently fourth on equal points with Juventus. The Biancocelesti are a very solid team and are five points ahead of Sergio Conceiçao’s men.
It is clear that three victories against these opponents would guarantee very important points for the Rossoneri. The issue is whether this team has the mental and technical capacity to win even one, let alone three.
In all competitions, only once have Milan got three consecutive victories in 2024-25 so far back in November/December against Slovan Bratislava, Empoli and Sassuolo, who are easier sides to face on paper.
After the international break in mid-March, the Diavolo have to face Napoli, Fiorentina, Atalanta, Roma and the return fixture against Bologna among others, juggling a Coppa Italia semi-final too.
Will Conceicao be able to reverse the trend of failing to build a positive streak? Will the Rossoneri’s star players be able to carry the team on their shoulders? Will elimination from Europe be a help or cause a collapse? All will be answered.
Frankly, I doubt it. I think we will not make 4th place. Rivals have been much more consistent and resilient. With our ups and downs, it’s very unlikely that we will be able to put together the string of victories we need to leapfrog the rivals for the 4th place. The fifth spot for Serie A is gone after Milan, Atalanta, and Juventus crashed out. So it’s 4th place or nothing, and of course I wish with all my heart that I’m wrong about it but I’m afraid I’m right. Of course I’d be extremely happy to be wrong on this one, but frankly, can we realistic have any optimism about our ability to win several games in a row? We cannot.
could not have said it better. We all hope but. Expect the worst, hope for the best.
We will make it. I wonder why it’s easier for some fans to conclude or Judge. Can someone tell me,if on paper,Como could easily beat Fiorentina 🤔🤔🤔. Or Bologna eliminate Atlanta in FA Cup. Once those in Top four lose matches or draw and we Win,it favours us all.
About 9th place by the end of season in Serie A
That’s how I’d, Realistically, position the team.
That is a tough run of games.
It will take a massive turnaround to reach 4th. There are enough games there with direct rivals to ensure that if we can get enough points, then our rivals will have dropped enough points.
But wow. It doesn’t look possible from this current team
😂 my milan.
Remaining fixtures is damn hard.