AC Milan May Appoint Gattuso as Interim Coach

AC Milan is facing turbulent times, with the team failing to secure a single Serie A win in over a month. Their last four league matches have ended in three losses and one draw, and to make matters worse, they were held to a goalless draw by AEK Athens in last week’s Europa League clash. As pressure mounts, head coach Vincenzo Montella’s position is hanging by a thread.

According to Italian media reports, if Milan fails to win Thursday’s league match against Chievo, Montella could be shown the door immediately. The club now faces a critical decision: should they bring in a new permanent coach right away, or hand the reins to youth team manager Gennaro Gattuso until the end of the season?

Gattuso, a club legend and known for his fierce determination on and off the pitch, is currently in charge of Milan’s youth squad. Appointing him as caretaker would buy time until summer, when the club hopes to land one of its top managerial targets. Antonio Conte and Carlo Ancelotti are both on the radar. Conte has had ongoing tensions with Chelsea’s board, while Ancelotti is currently on a break after parting ways with Bayern Munich earlier this season. He has previously stated that he plans to rest for ten months before considering a return to management.

Turin-based sports daily Tuttosport also reported that Paulo Sousa is another name being seriously considered. If the Rossoneri decide to bring in a long-term manager immediately, Sousa could be the frontrunner due to his availability and Serie A experience.

In the ninth round of Serie A, AC Milan’s 0-0 draw against Genoa did little to ease the pressure on Montella. His tenure now appears to be nearing its end, with the club actively exploring replacements. Should a managerial change occur, the new coach—be it Gattuso, Sousa, Conte, or Ancelotti—will be tasked with salvaging the season and restoring Milan’s competitive edge.

Just as Bangla Cricket Live closely follows the rise and fall of cricket captains and coaches, AC Milan’s situation mirrors the same high-stakes drama seen in leadership changes across all sports. For fans who follow Bangla Cricket Live, this story hits home—reminding us that behind every team’s success lies the critical role of leadership and timely decisions.