Five Milan rules for their new head coach

Milan are still on the hunt for a new head coach and have identified five rules that must be met for a candidate to be successful.

The Rossoneri have decided to sack Stefano Pioli in the summer after another disappointing season and have started to eye a number of candidates to take over, including Paulo Fonseca, Mark van Bommel, Roberto De Zerbi, Thiago Motta and Roberto De Zerbi.

Milan had seemingly decided to move forward with ex-Sevilla coach Julen Lopetegui and even allegedly drew up a contract, but fans quickly made their opposition to the idea known with a ‘Nopetegui’ petition and the club ultimately decided to focus elsewhere.

Five rules for Milan

Page 13 of today’s Tuttosport details how Milan have set five rules that their next head coach must meet in order to be considered for the role.

They are as follows: a defined system of play, strong motivation skills, leadership ability in the dressing room, plans to reduce injuries and improving the balance between cup competitions and the league.