There is no unique approach to coaching. Some strategists like to be stricter, whereas others tend to keep things friendly with their players. In the end, it all depends on the effect a certain approach has on the team and, of course, the results.If there are two tacticians with completely opposite attitudes, viewpoints, or coaching styles, if you wish, they seem to be AC Milan and Juventus’ bosses. On the one hand, there is the Rossoneri manager, Paulo Fonseca, who – angry after the penalty conundrum against Fiorentina – decided to bench both Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori for disobedience. 📋 | Latest update on tomorrow’s formation against Udinese by @lucabianchin7:• Leao will be benched. Okafor will start on the left. There have been no litigations between Leao and Fonseca in the past these days.• Terracciano will start as left-back. pic.twitter.com/ekTSzRNNE2— Milan Matters (@MilanMatters) October 18, 2024 Today against Udinese (19.00), we’ll see whether he changed his mind and forgave at least one of the Englishmen, but according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Rafael Leao will certainly be benched as his poor form cannot be tolerated anymore. The Portuguese coach confirmed that he does not hesitate to face or criticize players, speaking at the pre-match press conference.”I say what I think inside the dressing room, face to face. If we have a problem, I don’t give a s… about the players’ names,” said the 51-year-old coach, as per Football Italia.Leao’s subtle dig at Fonseca and MilanHowever, on the other hand, there’s Juve head coach Thiago Motta, whose team faces Lazio tonight (21.45). The Italian is a strategist of a completely different profile than Fonseca, ready to trust youngsters and give a chance even to somewhat neglected players like, for instance, Douglas Luiz.Douglas Luiz will start tomorrow, according to @SkySport pic.twitter.com/3g2S6B2Qlq— JuveFC (@juvefcdotcom) October 18, 2024 The Brazilian arrived in Turin from Aston Villa as a major and expensive reinforcement but has so far fallen short. He hasn’t started a game since September 14, and in the last two matches before the international break, he managed to cause two penalties (against RB Leipzig and Cagliari) despite entering from the bench! Still, the “warm-hearted” Motta spoke highly of him at the press conference ahead of the Lazio clash.Pogba ready to reduce his salary at Juve”I think he feels well. Surely, these – let’s say – tough moments are useful to see the player’s reaction and I saw a fantastic response. He doesn’t stop. He keeps training in the right way and does even more, putting his creativity into the play. I am calm when I see him like this because this is the right path for a strong player who wants to be a protagonist. He’s done well, but surely he can do more. I am happy with what I see in training. We’ll see if he starts tomorrow, but I’m satisfied with what I saw in these two weeks,” Motta said via Football Italia.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 8Saturday16:00: (1.97) Como (3.50) Parma (3.80)16:00: (3.60) Genoa (3.25) Bologna (2.15)19:00: (1.40) Milan (5.00) Udinese (9.00)21:45: (2.15) Juventus (3.45) Lazio (3.70)Sunday13:30: (5.90) Empoli (3.70) Napoli (1.70)16:00: (3.20) Lecce (3.40) Fiorentina (2.40)16:00: (5.60) Venezia (3.90) Atalanta (1.70)19:00: (2.80) Cagliari (3.05) Torino (2.70)21:45: (4.40) Roma (3.50) Inter (1.85)Monday21:45: (2.35) Verona (3.20) Monza (3.20)***odds are subject to change***
