Sacchi Advises Fonseca on Navigating AC Milan's Tough Start

Sacchi expressed his concerns to La Gazzetta dello Sport, stating that the current schedule leaves players with little time to train properly, increasing the risk of injuries. He also lamented the lack of preparation time for teams, resulting in lackluster performances that do not showcase the beautiful game fans expect to see. In his view, the rapid pace of games leaves little room for teams to play with passion and flair.

“The international commitments will affect the players’ minds and legs. Let’s take Milan: they play against Venezia, who are inferior on a technical level, but the Rossoneri are expected to face Liverpool in the Champions League at San Siro. How will they manage the double commitment? There could be surprises.

“I expect them to become a team. Fonseca must have a clear objective: the players must always be in an active position. In this way, there are fewer risks and a more organised pressing can be achieved. Furthermore, and this is far from secondary, it is less tiring.”