Christian Pulisik looked at frustration when another chance to save Milan’s season slipped away in Italian cup final. For a moment, the fans hoped for redemption. But what developed in Rome can instead mark the beginning of a new era – one without the man currently on the Rossoneri bench.
A turbulent season took another downward on Wednesday evening When Milan suffered one 1-0 defeat against Bologna In Coppa Italia finals. The loss not only denied them their first victory in the competition since 2003 but also threw serious doubts about Sergio Concepticao’s future in the club.
On the way into the final, the optimism fell silently among Milan’s believers. Conceicao’s men had recently beaten the same opponent 3-1 in Serie A with an effective 3-4-3 form, and speed seemed to be on their side. But that spark failed to translate at night that meant the most.
The red and blacks had their chances –Leao’s early drivingThe Pulisic’s Near Missand a chaotic sequence in the box there Skorrupski denied Luka Jovic– But the clinical edge was missing. However, Bologna had to count. IN 53 minutesThe Dan Ndoye shot home after a defensive divisionGives Bologna her first major title in 51 years.
Despite Conceico’s tactical changes—InCuling of a switch to a 4-2-3-1 and the introduction of Santiago Gimenez, Joao Felix and Kyle Walker Milan never looked like equalization. Bologna’s relentless press, high energy and calm under pressure kept rossoneri in the fourth. Even with increased possession late in the match, the club failed to turn control into danger.
What is the next for Conceicao?
In the midst of the disappointment, mummies of change have grown into full explanations. For weeks, whispering in the Italian press suggested that Sergio Concepticao’s days in Milan numbered. This defeat may have sealed it.
“It’s” Game Over “for Conceicao in San Siro,” declared Corriere Dello SportThe while Tuttosport emphasized that his departure is a “Security at this time.”
According to La Gazzetta Dello SportThe Even a miraculous last two match days in Serie A would not be enough to save Conceicao’s job. In January, the Portuguese gave hope with back-to-back victories and an Italian Super Cup triumphBut the spark has since faded. Milan is now sitting Eighth in Serie Astaring at the prospect of missing European competition completely unless the results swing dramatically in the last two games.
Who would replace Conceicao?
Although no immediate decision will be made, Several reports confirm that Conceicao will resign by the end of the seasonNo matter how the remaining matches go. Fabrizio Romano has repeated this and noted that “This was always planned,” With Coppa Italia seen as a potential lifeline that was never realized. So who could take the fabric in Milan?
A number of high -profile names have already excluded. Carlo Ancelotti is about to deal with Brazil, and Cesc Fabregas Have chosen to stay at Como. La Gazzetta Dello Sport Reduces the list to Maurizio SarriThe Massimiliano AllegriThe Roberto de Zerbiand Vincenzo Italiano– Although Sarri and Allegri seem to be achievable at the moment. De Zerbi recently secured the Champions League qualification with Marseilleand Italiano is bashing in Bologna’s historical victory.
