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Struggling AC Milan stars put on a DIET as manager Sergio Conceicao identifies overweight players - including goalkeeper Mike Maignan - as key reason behind poor Serie A form

Serie A

AC Milan

Como

<p>According to a report from <em>La Repubblica </em>(h/t <a href="https://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/calcio/milan/conceicao-mette-a-dieta-il-milan-parte-della-rosa-in-sovrappeso-maignan-osservato-speciale_94611289-202502k.shtml" target="_self">Sport MediaNet</a>), AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao has implemented a strict diet for his players in an effort to address the team’s poor Serie A form. After identifying weight issues among key players, including goalkeeper Mike Maignan, Conceicao believes excess weight has hindered their agility and performance. The new regime aims to improve fitness and turn the team's fortunes around. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Conceicao has been prudent in his efforts to spark a turnaround in Milan's fortunes, ensuring that the players go through a daily weight check-in. In addition, the Portuguese staff is closely monitoring players' sleep patterns, which have been flagged as insufficient and not up to professional standards. While some may view these measures as a last-ditch effort to turn the season around, they could also provide crucial insights to optimize player performance and inform team selection moving forward. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Conceicao's job at Milan is reportedly under severe threat. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/champions-league-sergio-conceicao-feeling-pressure-ac-milan-antonio-conte-linked-san-siro-side/blte81310bfa45276f2" target="_self">Recent reports mention that failure to guide Milan to a top-four spot in Serie A</a> — and therefore a spot in next season's Champions League — could lead to the Portuguese manager's departure from the dugout. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Given that Conceicao's continuity with the Rossoneri is not warranted next season, numerous names have emerged to take on the job. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cesc-fabregas-backed-ac-milan-style-of-play-legendary-boss-arrigo-sacchi-future-under-fire-coach-sergio-conceicao/blt5d1b37a8b1e0a1d0#cs80d116e2842055c2" target="_self">Among those names is former Barcelona and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas</a>, who has been impressive with the newly-promoted Como. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR SERGIO CONCEICAO?

Struggling AC Milan stars put on a DIET as manager Sergio Conceicao identifies overweight players - including goalkeeper Mike Maignan - as key reason behind poor Serie A form | Goal.com

AC Milan head coach Sergio Conceicao has put some of his players on a diet to help them trim the extra pounds and recover form in Serie A.

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