After Milan's 1-3 home defeat against Liverpool in the first round of the Champions League, Milan celebrity Boban's comments in the Sky Sports live broadcast room sparked widespread concern. He bluntly pointed out Milan's many problems in the game and expressed deep concern about the team's performance. Boban said that Milan seemed to be a bit complacent after taking the lead and did not fully realize the formidable strength of Liverpool, which led to their laxity and mistakes in the game. He particularly criticized the team's organization, pointing out that the poor performance of the two center backs and the cowardice of the midfielders made the team's attack and defense look disorganized.
In addition, Boban also criticized the team's lack of tactical execution, especially the midfielders' hesitation in passing and running. He mentioned that Milan's offense was almost entirely focused on the right side throughout the game, while Leo on the left side was completely ignored and did not get any passing opportunities. This tactical imbalance not only limited the team's attacking firepower, but also gave the opponents more space to defend.
When it comes to the fighting spirit of the team, Boban even expressed his disappointment. He believes that apart from Abraham who showed some fighting spirit, all the other players appeared to lack fighting spirit and leadership qualities. He called on the team to have a true leader to lead them out of their predicament, as well as for every player to be able to give their all on the field and show the fighting spirit and determination they deserve.
Finally, Boban also questioned the tactical organization of manager Fonseca. He believes that Reinders and Chick are better suited to play in the No. 8 position rather than being anchored to the wingback position. He suggested that Fonseca could try to change the formation to bring the two players closer to the attacking end so as to utilize their attacking talents. However, Fonseca responded by saying that he is looking for the best qualities in the midfield and sticking to his tactical setup. Nonetheless, Boban's comments are certainly a wake-up call for Milan, reminding them that they need to make changes in the upcoming matches to cope with the stiffer competition.
