AC Milan’s game against Como on Saturday could well be a glimpse into the future, as Cesc Fabregas is on the list of head coaches being considered.
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As QS reports this morning, the match at San Siro is a tale of two very different coaches whose destinies could intertwine at the end of the season. On one side Sergio Conceição, seemingly heading for the exit door in June, and on the other is Fabregas.
It has been less than 100 days as the Rossoneri’s coach for the Portuguese, who in a few weeks went from the triumph in the Supercoppa Italiana, to the disappointments in the league and the Champions League, showing himself to be ‘incapable of managing the dressing room’.
Within that time period there was a comeback win against Como away from home, with the team from the lake taking the lead through Assane Diao and giving Milan a real scare, before goals from Theo Hernandez and Rafael Leao secured a win.
It will be a clash of philosophies and paths at the weekend, therefore. There are many names in contention to take over from Conceicao, like Max Allegri (in pole position), Antonio Conte, Carlo Ancelotti (both dreams), Roberto De Zerbi, Vincenzo Italiano, Gian Piero Gasperini and Maurizio Sarri.
However, Fabregas (who Inter also like a lot for the post-Inzaghi era) seems to be the right profile for Milan, a club that by history, culture and tradition has always sought the ‘beautiful game’ and coaches of international standing.
Fabregas, someone who sets up teams in his own image and likeness (like Conte and Guardiola who inspire him) could also bring enthusiasm back to the club. Not an insignificant detail.