Following a string of disheartening results, a cloud of discontent seems hanging over the club.
According to a credible source, it was reported that De Zerbi was reluctant to lead the training session on Monday, expressing profound frustration over what he perceived as a lackadaisical attitude within the team. The manager was said to be "disgusted by the overall demeanor" of his players, who, despite the dwindling results, seemed too relaxed for his liking.
“Are you trying to make me fail? Then let’s all fail together!” De Zerbi reportedly exclaimed to his squad, highlighting the emotional intensity of the situation. In response, players voiced their discontent, threatening not to train without their manager’s presence. In an effort to diffuse the mounting tension, Mehdi Benatia, the football director, stepped in decisively, steering the team back to training alongside the staff, thereby preventing the situation from spiraling further out of control.