Milan missed Champions League qualification after a late-season collapse that ended with a home loss to Cagliari. A draw would have secured a top-four finish, but the defeat dropped the club from third to fifth. Gerry Cardinale dismissed Massimiliano Allegri, Igli Tare, Geoffrey Moncada, and Giorgio Furlani, signaling a major management reset. Ruud Gullit described the outcome as a huge disappointment and said Milan should always play in the Champions League given its history. He noted Milan played well for much of the season under Allegri, with a decline near the end. He also linked top-level performance to physical and mental fitness and effective team support, questioning how well Rafael Leao met those requirements.
"It was a huge disappointment because I really didn't expect it. On the final matchday, a home win against Cagliari would have been enough for Milan, but instead they lost. It was disappointing for me."
"For a good part of the season, Milan played well, and Allegri had achieved good results. There was a decline towards the end, but they still had a chance to finish in the top four. It's a great shame they didn't manage it. Given their history, Milan should always play in the Champions League."
"Even a coach like Allegri, who had won six Scudetti in his career, wasn't enough... For a good part of the season, Milan played well, and Allegri had achieved good results. There was a decline towards the end, but they still had a chance to finish in the top four."
"When you play at a certain level, to be at the top and express your qualities, you have to be physically and mentally fit. Plus, you need team-mates to help you. Leao didn't do well with Milan, and now he'll have the World Cup"
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