AC Milan boss Paulo Fonseca has had two weeks to stew on his staff’s newest defeat, and he won’t ever chorus from criticising a participant because of 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 style 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 in opposition to Fiorentina and immediately we spoke about Udinese.
“I do know that there was numerous speak about Florence, for me it was crucial to speak about it.”
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Fonseca is already underneath stress, 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 sort out any points head on.
“I don’t shut my eyes to issues. We’ve got them, let’s face them,” Fonseca stated.
“If we’ve any issues, I don’t give a rattling in regards to the participant’s title. I speak to him. Frontally, immediately, with the staff or with the gamers.
“For me, no participant is extra necessary than the staff. Those that make errors should take accountability. If somebody doesn’t comply with this staff spirit, it’s troublesome for me.”
Fonseca was then requested if he had already misplaced management of the dressing room, responding: “I don’t must display something, I’m not an actor.
“In soccer immediately there’s a nice must be seen, I’m not like that, since day one. Ask the gamers, if I’ve been this manner from the beginning or not.”
