AC Milan is currently facing a challenging period following a recent 1-0 defeat to Lazio on March 15, 2026. This loss has left the team eight points adrift of league leaders Inter, raising concerns about their title aspirations. Rafael Leao, the highest-paid player in the squad at 26 years old, reacted angrily when substituted in the 66th minute, highlighting tensions within the team.
In contrast to the men’s team struggles, AC Milan’s youth teams had a mixed bag of results on March 14, 2026. The U15 team secured a narrow victory against Hellas Verona, winning 1-0, while the Men’s Primavera team managed only a draw against Bologna, ending 1-1. The Women’s U17 team, however, found success with a 2-1 win over Pro Sesto.
Other youth teams also experienced varied outcomes; the U16 team drew 1-1 against Hellas Verona, the U14 team had a thrilling 3-3 draw with Torino, and the U13 team achieved a solid 2-0 victory against Torino. The U11 team triumphed over Aldini with a score of 4-2, and the U10 team dominated their match against Football Milanese, winning 10-0.
Following the defeat to Lazio, commentators have begun to weigh in on the situation. Riccardo Trevisani noted that while Leao’s performance was not positive, it would be unfair to place the blame solely on him. He emphasized that the team as a whole lacked ideas, heart, play, and attitude during the match against Lazio.
Giovanni Branchini, a football agent, pointed out that Leao is a significant source of income for AC Milan, suggesting that various factors must be considered regarding his contributions. He acknowledged that Leao’s current form is not meeting expectations, a sentiment echoed by many observers of the team.
As the season progresses, it remains to be seen how AC Milan will address these challenges. The team’s performance in upcoming matches will be crucial in determining their ability to close the gap on Inter and regain momentum in the league.
