Since the turn of the year, injuries or not, he has not provided much positive for Allegri. Despite being the centrepiece of his team in the summer, he is now the furthest thing from that. It seems their relationship is done and the Portuguese may leave this summer.
Milan's game against Genoa this week needs to be a winning game. They cannot afford any more points dropped and several members of the fanbase seems to think that the season is already over, even if their fate is still in their hands...
According to Corriere della Sera (via Calciomercato.com), Ibrahimovic is 'said to be waiting in the background for a possible new change at the top of the club'. Having been sidelined a bit over the past few months, the changes could see him rise to prominence again.
La Gazzetta dello Sport point out how Milan went into the game with six players who were one yellow card away from hitting the threshold, and therefore having to serve a one-game ban at the crucial juncture of the season. Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial!
Milan Futuro finished fourth in the table which pitted them against Chievo Verona, a team they had already beaten twice in the regular season. Due to the regulations, they knew they needed to win inside 120 minutes, as their hosts had the 'advantage'. The result hung in the balance until right at the end after a 1-1 draw in normal time.
Allegri is now under increasing pressure along with his Milan side to secure a Champions League spot. The problem is that - should they finish fifth or lower - there's a scenario in which he won't even be the Rossoneri's coach anymore. Perhaps Vlahovic's fault in part? Then, the future of the former Partizan striker comes back into play. The Diavolo have been mentioned among the potential landing spots for him, but without a place in Europe's top club competition and the money it brings, it seems unthinkable.
Colombo moved to Liguria in the summer on loan with an option to buy, reportedly set at €10m. The option to buy became an obligation upon the fulfilment of certain conditions, including 22 appearances, five goals and Genoa's safety, which was mathematically secured.
AC Milan are among the clubs keeping tabs on Ethan Nwaneri, who will return from his loan at Marseille and could be sold by Arsenal this summer. It has been suggested that there could be a lot of changes for Milan this summer. From the management to the player material, the Rossoneri are keeping most doors open as Champions League qualification remains rather uncertain.
