Delicate situations are unfolding in Rome and Milan, where strong tensions are emanating from the training centers of Trigoria and Milanello, spreading throughout the vibrant heart of the cities.
In Rome, two days ago, Daniele De Rossi’s surprise dismissal opened a front of internal and external controversies. Within the training center, the team’s veterans, who have faced heavy criticism from fans, refuse to be seen as scapegoats or instigators of dissent. Rumors are circulating rapidly, aided by social media and radio: the locker room did not request or facilitate the coach’s dismissal in any way. The reasons behind the club’s decision remain a mystery, although it seems clear that Lina Souloukou, the key executive of the ownership, may have played a significant role. Meanwhile, the Curva Sud has announced a public protest on Sunday during the Roma-Udinese match.
At Milanello, home of the AC Milan training sessions, Fonseca’s position is increasingly precarious due to poor results and a lack of rapport between the team and the coach. Milan fans, who greeted the Portuguese manager’s arrival last summer with skepticism, are on high alert, but no protests are expected during Sunday’s derby. However, should Milan lose again against Inter, following a disappointing defeat to Liverpool in the Cup, the patience of the fans may run out, and Fonseca’s time at the helm could swiftly come to an end.
