According to “Varzesh3,” Conceição’s fluctuating performance on AC Milan’s bench has led to many rumors about his potential dismissal at the end of the season.

Costacurta told Gazzetta dello Sport: “We often blame coaches while overlooking players’ shortcomings. Sergio Conceição has recently had full weeks to prepare for matches. Now I ask: If Milan performs in the next six games as they did against Udinese, qualifies for Europe, and also wins the Coppa Italia, what do we do then? Fire him? I’m glad I’m not the manager.”

Referring to Milan’s failed trust in two Portuguese coaches, Paulo Fonseca and Sergio Conceição, he said: “More than being Italian, it’s important that the coach knows Italy, Serie A, and the players, and has experience. But I won’t comment on nationality.

I’d like to see a solid base of Italian players on the field. After that, who the coach is becomes relative. But the reality is that those who have been here longer adapt better; they understand that the passion and, most importantly, the pressure here are different.”