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AC Milan Sack Paulo Fonseca After Serie A Draw With Roma; Sergio Conceicao Likely Replacement

Paulo Fonseca was hired in June and produced only 12 wins in 24 matches across all competitions. AC Milan are currently eighth in Serie A, trailing leaders Atalanta and Napoli by 14 points

AC Milans now-fired head coach Paulo Fonseca Serie A match against Roma
AC Milan's now-fired head coach Paulo Fonseca reacts after receiving red cart during the Serie A match against Roma at the San Siro stadium. Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni
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Paulo Fonseca has been fired by AC Milan, the coach confirmed in the early hours of Monday morning as he left the San Siro stadium following a 1-1 draw with Roma. (More Football News)

바카라Yes, it's true. I'm out,바카라 Fonseca told reporters when he lowered his car window. 바카라That's life. 바카라 I did everything I could.바카라

Milan is expected to announce the move later Monday and hire Sergio Conceicao, another Portuguese coach, as Fonseca's replacement.

Milan next plays against Juventus in the Italian Super Cup semifinals in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

Fonseca was hired in June and produced only 12 wins in 24 matches across all competitions.

Milan is eighth in Serie A, trailing leaders Atalanta and Napoli by 14 points 바카라 far worse than the second place result earned under Stefano Pioli last season.

Milan has fared better in the Champions League lately following four straight wins, including a 3-1 result at Real Madrid. The Rossoneri are in 12th place and on course to qualify for the knockout playoff round.

Conceicao, who played in Serie A with Lazio, Parma and Inter Milan, coached Porto for six seasons before stepping down in June.

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