Two matches of AC Milan will decide the fate of the team's head coach

Rumors persist regarding AC Milan parting ways with their head coach, Stefano Pioli, at the end of the season.

Now, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the club's management awaits the results of Milan's matches against Roma in the Europa League and Inter in Serie A, which will determine Pioli's future.

Several sources claimed that Milan was prepared to retain the Italian coach in his position, but the defeat to Roma in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals made them reconsider. Pioli's future at San Siro remains uncertain.

The return leg of the Europa League quarterfinal against Roma will take place next week, while the derby against Inter is scheduled for April 22nd. Despite his contract running until 2025, the club's management will base their decision on these matches.

Following the narrow loss to De Rossi's team at San Siro, Milan needs a victory in the upcoming Europa League match to advance to the semifinals. In Serie A, the Rossoneri currently occupy the second position, trailing Inter by fourteen points with seven matches remaining in the regular season.

Rumors about Stefano Pioli's potential dismissal are fueled by reports from Il Corriere dello Sport, indicating that Milan has met twice with former Real Madrid, Sevilla, Porto, Spain national team, and many other clubs' coach Julen Lopetegui. Although the Spanish specialist has not received any formal offers yet, he is still considered the frontrunner to replace Pioli at Milan.