Fabio Capello has weighed in on AC Milan's recent struggles, and his verdict is as candid as ever. The legendary former manager is scratching his head over one glaring issue: why can't the Rossoneri replicate the urgency they showed in the final 20 minutes of their 3-2 defeat to Atalanta for an entire match?

Milan's form has nosedived since their morale-boosting win over rivals and newly-crowned Serie A champions Inter back in March. Since then, they've managed just two wins in eight matches, picking up a measly four points from their last six league outings. It's a far cry from the team that sat second in the table and even sparked whispers of a late Scudetto charge. Now, they're clinging to fourth place, level on points with Roma in fifth, and staring down the barrel of missing out on Champions League qualification with just two games left.

"The reality is that over the last four games, they've stopped fighting," Capello told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "They've lost the desire and determination needed to win, and we've all seen the results. Honestly, none of this surprises me." The former Milan boss didn't hold back, pointing to a lack of accountability on the pitch. "I've seen players arguing, losing the ball and not caring. Some aren't interested in helping out or tracking back defensively. The blame has to be shared—it's not just one person who decides."

So, what would Capello do if he were in the hot seat? "I'd go back to a team that plays vertically, which hasn't been happening," he explained. "Most importantly, we need to see the Milan from the last half hour against Atalanta—a team that's eager, angry, and determined. Some say Atalanta helped by trying to shut up shop, but that was also because of Milan's pressure. If the Rossoneri start from there, the results will come. But they have to put in 90 minutes like that, not just as a reaction to protests or boos."

For Milan fans, the message is clear: consistency is key. And for a club with such a storied history, settling for flashes of brilliance just isn't enough.