AC Milan boss Paulo Fonseca has had two weeks to stew on his workforce’s newest defeat, and he won’t ever chorus from criticising a participant attributable to their title or standing.
Milan had been overwhelmed 2-1 by Fiorentina earlier than the worldwide break, a defeat that got here on the again of dropping 1-0 to Bayer Leverkusen within the Champions League.
It was the way of their defeat in Florence, the place Theo Hernandez and Tammy Abraham had been each denied by David de Gea from the penalty spot, which left Fonseca livid.
Fonseca slated his gamers for disobeying orders after the sport, mentioning that Christian Pulisic was the designated penalty taker, whereas he was additionally livid to see Hernandez despatched off for dissent late on.
Talking forward of Saturday’s assembly with Udinese, Fonseca informed reporters: “I used to be so indignant after Florence that it was good to not have seen anybody.
“We had few gamers in these coaching periods, then all of the internationals arrived yesterday. We talked in regards to the match towards Fiorentina and right now we spoke about Udinese.
“I do know that there was a variety of discuss Florence, for me it was essential to speak about it.”
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Fonseca is already below strain, together with his aspect sixth within the Serie A desk, 5 factors off leaders Napoli. Milan have additionally misplaced each of their Champions League video games, and their coach intends to deal with any points head on.
“I don’t shut my eyes to issues. We’ve got them, let’s face them,” Fonseca mentioned.
“If now we have any issues, I don’t give a rattling in regards to the participant’s title. I discuss to him. Frontally, instantly, with the workforce or with the gamers.
“For me, no participant is extra essential than the workforce. Those that make errors should take duty. If somebody doesn’t comply with this workforce spirit, it’s troublesome for me.”
Fonseca was then requested if he had already misplaced management of the dressing room, responding: “I don’t should display something, I’m not an actor.
“In soccer right now there’s a nice should be seen, I’m not like that, since day one. Ask the gamers, if I’ve been this manner from the beginning or not.”
