Stefano Pioli’s fate may be sealed once Milan exits the Europa League.
If Serie A heavyweights Milan exit the Europa League on Thursday, Stefano Pioli’s fate as manager is decided, and the cycle under the Italian ends.
According to Luca Bianchin, with Roma leading 1-0 in the Europa League quarterfinals, the Rossoneri will need to roll up their sleeves in the second leg. If Pioli wants to stay at the club, his team must defeat Daniele de Rossi’s men. Pioli informed his players on Thursday that he believes in them.
If Pioli fails to turn things around, Zlatan Ibrahimovic will have a strong influence on who the club’s next manager will be. Giorgio Furlani and Geoffrey Moncada, who have recently approached Ibrahimovic, will also have a say in the situation. The Swede does not accept trophyless seasons, and he expects Pioli to achieve that this season, with the former striker having earned the faith of RedBird owner Gerry Cardinale.