Sacchi insists that Fonseca deserves support for the work he does as Rossonero coach.
For La Gazzetta dello Sport he wrote: “For a few weeks now I have been following with curiosity the path of Juventus and Milan, both in the league and in the Champions League. When I saw the direct clash live, in San Siro, they left a bad impression on me: a match with very little emotion.
“Since then, however, I have noticed that something is moving, that the two coaches Motta and Fonseca are trying to impose their ideas and that the players are showing that they are willing to accept them. It is certainly a step forward.
“The situation in Milan is quite special. They have changed a lot in the market and have decided to entrust the bank to Fonseca after the cycle of Stefano Pioli, which I consider very positive, and not just for winning the title.
“The Portuguese coach has the difficult task of turning this group of players, who have rarely found consistency in performance throughout the season, into a team. I'll be honest: I wouldn't give Milan a high rating: let's say a 6 min min… Which means there's a lot of room for improvement.
“Unfortunately I have not seen many convincing matches, eighth place in the table is not exactly the best for a club like the Rossoneri. In addition, there are players like Theo Hernandez and Leao who were previously the leaders of the group and are now struggling to fit into the project.
“The defense, if I have to say it all, is not insurmountable and even those who show off, like the Dutchman Reijnders or Pulisic, do not always have the consistency needed to achieve big goals.
“Fonseca has a duty to push, he has to convey his ideas, he has to get his football style into the minds of the players. If he succeeds, the Rossoneri fans will also become closer to the team: the Milan fan asks for pleasure, emotions, he is trained in harmony and beauty.
“Little by little, with their own times and methods, Fonseca and Motta are getting back on their feet. Maybe they will struggle to reach the level of Atalanta, Inter and Napoli, but I would like to say that they will be positive protagonists in the second part of the season.”
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