Christian Pulisik enjoyed a remarkable first half of the season 2024-25 under a boss whose tactical skill allowed him to thrive in Milan’s attack. From August to December 2024, the American wing showed part of the best form of its career and racked up Eight goals and six assists in all competitions. In Serie A alone, he was directly involved in ten goals, with five goals and five assists in 14 performances. His performances were expanded to UEFA Champions LeagueWhere he netted three goals and gave an assist in five matches.
With 1 437 minutes playedPulisic had become an integral part of Milan’s attacking installation. His resuscitation, led by his new coach, gave the Rossoneri fans hopes that the team could drive for a return to the elite. But when the calendar year ended, the club made a fantastic decision –Choose to share roads with their coach just a few months in their service.
On December 30, 2024, Milan officially dismissed Paulo FonsecaWith an end to his short and turbulent enchantment. His exit came just one day after a 2-2 draw against RomaWho turned out to be his last match at the helm. To make things worse, the 52-year-old’s last match was emblematic for his fight.
Fonseca was sent off after starting a furious protest when Tijjani Reijnders went down the box just before halftime. The judge dismissed his criminal appeal, and was confirmed that no foul had been committed. Afraid the Portuguese buzzed out on the officials, which resulted in a red card. It was a sign of things that are coming.
Fresh start in France, but old habits resurrected
Despite his fighting in Milan, Fonseca quickly found another opportunity. January 31, French page Lyon appointed him to his new head coach in the hope of reviving their fortunes. Originally things seemed to turn around with three wins and two defeat in his first five matches.
But his mood again landed him in serious problems. On March 2, during Lyon’s 2-1 victory over Brest, Fonseca erupted in anger after the judge denied a potential punishment against his side. When the match official, Benoit Millot, approached, Monitor, Fonseca stormed on the pitch and confronted him. When Millot noticed a Red cardFonseca reacted by pressing the forehead against the judge’s – an act interpreted as an attempt at headbutt. “I felt scared,” Millot told me later The team.
Fonseca issued a quick apology after the incident and acknowledged, “It was wrong to do,” but Then the damage had been done. Reports suggested he could meet one Seven months banBut the disciplinary body of Ligue 1 decided on an even harsher punishment.
See case law “Pable Longoria”, Paulo Fonsca will take 30 suspension games.
Massive suspension: Career in danger?
On March 5The LFP’s Discipline Commission handed Fonseca a massive nine -month suspension and excludes him until 30 November 2025. This means that he will not be allowed to sit on the bench for any official matches during this period. In addition, He is forbidden to enter the dressing room before and after matches until September 15, 2025.
The verdict is one of the most serious management ban in the latest memory. Fonseca’s previous disciplinary issues, including his outbreak in Serie A, contributed to the length of the suspension. His aggressive confrontation with Millot was considered unacceptable, which led to a penalty that could have Long -term consequences for their coaching career.
