CM: Ibrahimovic agreed on ‘derby pact’ with Milan stars during Milanello visit

Ahead of the Derby della Madonnina, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has created a pact with some of AC Milan’s stars. In previous years, the Rossoneri have often fallen below the standards expected in the fixture. It cannot happen again otherwise changes will occur.

With Milan’s start to the season, they are already in an uncomfortable position. Key players are being questioned, the manager is being questioned, and the management is being questioned for its assembly of the current squad.

However, the Rossoneri must remain united, at least for now, with the game against Inter awaiting this weekend, a fixture that could already deal a damaging blow to the Diavolo’s season.

A win against their rivals would bring them level on points, and whilst the start of the season cannot be forgotten, worries could be lessened with a win in the Derby. Alternatively, a loss would move Inter six points clear, and there may be a sizeable gap to the top four places. Essentially, a win is a must solely looking at things from a table perspective.

The same message has been delivered to Fonseca, and as Calciomercato.com reports, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has made a pact with key players ahead of the fixture.

At the end of the session, the Swede – who oversaw training – had a ‘long time’ with Theo Hernandez, Mike Maignan and Tijjani Reijnders. In this time, Ibra reminded the players of their quality, whilst ‘urging them to give their best until the last minute’.

Ibrahimovic was also seen speaking to Fonseca in the training pictures, and whilst the Swede will decide the Portuguese coach’s future, they must be united until that happens. If Fonseca does not win the Derby, though, he will be sacked so that time may be soon.