Ordine believes Cardinale may ‘bet on an Italian’ Fonseca replacement – the details

With Paulo Fonseca’s future at AC Milan looking bleak, replacements are already being discussed and Franco Ordine believes that RedBird may bet on a domestic option, rather than an international candidate. 

Fonseca arrived in the summer to questions, and those questions have only been amplified in recent weeks. The summer tour of the United States made things seem somewhat positive, and there was an excitement about seeing Fonseca-ball in motion.

However, this has not translated to the Serie A season.

Instead, the team look unable to play in the same manner as they did during the summer, and whilst the opposition was weaker, the principles and execution should remain the same. Of course, it hasn’t though.

Because of this, Fonseca’s time at the club seems like it will end shortly, and reports have already suggested that a decision has been made to sack him. It seems he will still be in charge against Inter, though, which is slightly questionable if a decision has been made.

In an editorial piece for Il Giornale (via Radio Rossonera) Ordine spoke about the present situation.

“The orientation to already think about a radical turning point at Milan without waiting for another shipwreck in the derby has emerged. The club almost indirectly felt the need for an immediate and sensational change.”

“We will have to listen to Gerry Cardinale’s opinion, and it is not excluded that the shareholder and owner may bet on an Italian replacement, aware of the fact that a possible second mistake would lead to repeating the same disastrous season of Napoli last tournament – no Champions League.”

Given Maurizio Sarri is the reported favourite for the job, perhaps, this may be what Cardinale and the management are thinking.