Capello agrees with Fonseca’s criticism of players: “Milan never fought”

Fabio Capello believes that Paulo Fonseca was right to call out a lack of effort from his AC Milan side following their win over Red Star.

The statements that Fonseca made after the game have generated plenty of headlines because – despite a victory that came late in the game thanks to Tammy Abraham – he decided to question whether everyone is trying their hardest.

Qualifying directly for the round of 16 without going through the play-offs would be a big success, no matter how it comes. However, to go any further than that there simply has to be improvements in the performance levels compared to last night as Red Star caused a lot of difficulties.

Capello was in the Sky studio last night covering the game and after the full-time whistle he gave his reaction to Fonseca’s comments about the lack of effort.

“Milan never fought tonight and Fonseca’s words are clear, you can’t play like this with the defence back and no one going to help them,” he said (via MilanPress).

“It’s better for the players to talk less and they need to erase this performance. The players must be careful and do something more. The fans are on Fonseca’s side.”