The upcoming Serie A derby between Milan and Roma in the Europa League quarterfinals plays host to a battle for the future between coaches Stefano Pioli and Daniele De Rossi.
De Rossi has far exceeded expectations with the Giallorossi since taking over back in January, instantly transforming them into one of the most in-form teams in the league, putting them in the thick of the fight for a top four finish with Bologna. Despite that, he still hasn’t signed a new long-term deal.
For Pioli, things have been entirely different this term; after the team’s drop in form in the first half of the campaign, he looked destined to leave in the summer, but now results have improved and there are rumours that the Italian tactician could move forward with Milan for next season.
Milan – Roma fight for futures
Page 10 of today’s Gazzetta dello Sport details how the upcoming Europa League quarterfinal clash between Milan and Roma is worth more than just a cup campaign to Pioli and De Rossi, as both look to confirm their futures at their respective clubs.
For the former, progressing to the Europa League semifinal would be a key step forward, but the real goal for the Rossoneri is reaching the final, and possibly lifting for the trophy. For De Rossi, victory over Milan would be the final signal needed for the Roma management to work on a long-term deal.
