Milan’s Maignan under scrutiny amid squad’s overweight concerns

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Alessandro Bai | Last updated Mar 4, 2025 6:57 AM ET

Milan manager Sergio Conceiçao is intensifying efforts to address the team’s ongoing crisis by focusing on the physical conditioning of his players, keeping a particularly close eye on Mike Maignan due to alleged fitness concerns.

Milan players raise Conceiçao’s overweight concerns, with Maignan under close scrutiny

According to reports from La Repubblica, a segment of the squad has been identified as overweight, with several players exceeding 90 kg, prompting the Portuguese manager to enforce strict dietary measures.

Among those under close scrutiny is the French goalkeeper, whose recent performances have raised concerns, as Conceiçao and his staff believe his excess weight is affecting his agility and reaction time between the posts.

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Conceiçao’s comprehensive approach includes daily weigh-ins to monitor the effectiveness of the new dietary regimen.

Additionally, the coaching staff is monitoring players’ sleep patterns to optimise recovery and performance, as some are believed to not be getting enough rest.

These initiatives reflect the coach’s commitment to reversing the Rossoneri’s fortunes by ensuring players meet the physical standards required for elite competition. Such measures come at a critical time for the club, which has suffered three consecutive Serie A defeats, dropping to ninth in the standings.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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