AC Milan assistant coach Joao Costa stated a evaluate of their underwhelming season would start right away following their 2-0 victory over Monza on Saturday.
Matteo Gabbia and a shocking free-kick from Joao Felix within the second half sealed the win, bringing an finish to a turbulent season each on and off the pitch.
Milan may drop to eighth within the standings ought to Fiorentina beat Udinese on Sunday, in what will probably be their lowest end in Serie A because the 2014-15 marketing campaign (tenth).
However the Rossoneri’s win was overshadowed by fan protests towards the membership’s possession and hierarchy each earlier than and in the course of the match on the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
Hundreds of supporters gathered earlier on Saturday exterior the membership’s Casa Milan headquarters, asking proprietor Gerry Cardinale to promote up and depart his place.
The discontent started with the appointment of Paulo Fonseca as supervisor, with the Portuguese coach profitable simply 12 of his 24 video games in cost throughout all competitions.
Fonseca was sacked in December and changed by compatriot Sergio Conceicao, who gained his first two video games whereas additionally lifting the Supercoppa Italiana.
However there was little enchancment from then on, with Conceicao set for talks about his future on the membership after a disappointing run of outcomes beneath his stewardship.
“For Milan, the gamers and the followers, the target should at all times be first place,” Costa instructed DAZN.
“We are able to begin speaking concerning the season tomorrow and why we completed on this place, however for tonight we must always speak about this sport.”
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Costa additionally acknowledged that whereas Milan ended their season with two house league wins for the primary time since October, their efficiency was removed from excellent.
Keita Balde thought he had given Monza an unlikely lead on the stroke of half-time, however his objective was dominated out for offside, with the choice upheld after a VAR evaluate.
Milan ended the competition with an anticipated targets (xG) of 1.49 from their 21 photographs to Monza’s 0.34 from their six makes an attempt.
“It is a squad filled with many gamers. They every have their very own personalities, so it’s like a household, it’s good to get to know and perceive one another,” added Costa.
“Nonetheless, in terms of tonight’s match, the beginning was sluggish. We did higher after the restart with extra depth and are glad with the outcome.
“For the remaining, we will discuss tomorrow.”
