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'He also has some responsibility': Capello questions Zlatan's leadership role at AC Milan

19 September 2024, 12:30

In his role as a senior advisor at AC Milan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has effectively become a key decision-maker at the club.

Legendary Italian coach Fabio Capello argues that Zlatan now has to be responsible for the team's poor performances at domestic and international levels.

"I heard the 'boss' on TV, he says he's in charge right? So he also has some responsibility," Capello told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

"No one in that midfield was in the Scudetto squad. If you win, you have to improve the base. Where is a playmaker? Morata does not replace Giroud, he's not a 9 in the box.

"It doesn't seem like they have the competitive tension, as if they're not prepared to face situations outside of training.

"Maybe Zlatan can instill that tension. After they won the league they look like they have no spirit, like they're playing with full stomachs."

Milan are currently 10th in Serie A with five points after four games. They started their Champions League campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool.