Milan are running, but not always in the right direction. The defeat against Lazio has dragged the Rossoneri back onto slippery ground, made of fragile certainties and questions resurfacing at the most decisive moment of the season. The Champions League zone is still within reach, but consistency will be needed. And that, so far, has been the team’s most intermittent quality.
After the illusion of the derby win, which had reignited enthusiasm and ambitions, another setback arrived. A misstep that weighs not only on the standings but also on the mood around the club. Because the Milan seen at times is competitive, even brilliant. But too often they get lost in the details, in lapses of concentration, in matches they fail to take control of.
Leão, talent and contradictions: Milan’s fate runs through him
Once again, Rafael Leão finds himself at centre stage. An undeniable talent, but also the symbol of Milan’s contradictions. His performances remain under the microscope: decisive when he turns on the light, dull when he switches off. The feeling is that much more than mere attacking output depends on him: the very identity of the team runs through him.
Transfer market: André on hold, attacking profiles being assessed
Meanwhile, at Casa Milan, eyes are already looking ahead. The transfer market is moving behind the scenes, with deals to unlock and evaluations still underway. The name of André remains hot, but the deal has not taken off. Up front, reflections continue: profiles are being monitored, ideas being developed. A sign that something in the attacking department could change.
Pulisic: renewal frozen, future still to be written
A separate chapter for Christian Pulisic. His renewal is on stand-by, frozen while waiting for answers that the pitch, so far, has only half provided. Between injuries and inconsistent performances, his future remains entirely up in the air.
Club and stadium: Milan seek stability
And then there is the club management, called upon to provide stability at a delicate time. The stadium project moves forward, as do internal reflections on the executive structure. Because Milan cannot afford to remain in limbo: clarity is needed, both on and off the pitch.
The final sprint has begun. And Milan know there is no margin left: either they find balance now, or they risk chasing once again.
