The five key criteria Milan are looking for in next head coach

AC Milan’s hunt for a new coach promises to be intense and complex, with a whole host of names being linked in recent weeks and little to separate them all. 

Stefano Pioli has not been removed from his role as of yet but given the lack of a title challenge and the poor showing in European competitions, it is hard to picture Milan keeping him for the final year of his contract.

According to Tuttosport (via Calciomercato.com), there are five main criteria that a new coach will need for Milan, and that is how they will narrow down the search.

Names like Paulo Fonseca, Sergio Conceicao, Julen Lopetegui, Thiago Motta, Domenico Tedesco, Maurizio Sarri and more have been linked with the job, all with their own characteristics and styles to consider.

The report claims that the five criteria are as follows:

• They must bring back enthusiasm and have new tactical ideas
• They must be a technician who also stands as a leader
• The coach must reduce the number of injuries in the squad
• They have to be able to manage across multiple tournaments
• Someone who respects the communication aspect of the club

Fans would certainly like the new coach to bring a more entertaining style of football.