During the 1996–97 season Milan Associazione Calcio competed in Serie A, Coppa Italia, UEFA Champions League and Supercoppa. Summary Milan Associazione Calcio fell into pieces once Fabio Capello left his job to join Real Madrid. The new organisation with Óscar Tabárez as technical director completely miscued its signings, with neither Jesper Blomqvist, Edgar Davids, Christophe Dugarry or Michael Reiziger being successful. After a Supercoppa Italiana defeat against Fiorentina at home at the San Siro, a 2–3 loss at Piacenza for the league cost the Uruguayan his position. Tabarez was replaced by former championship winning coach Arrigo Sacchi, the change did not happen and days later due to a 2–1 defeat to Rosenborg at home in the Champions League the team was not qualified to Quarterfinals. The Rossoneri eventually finished 11th managed to save the reigning champions' contract in Serie A by just six points. The miserable season also prompted captain Franco Baresi to end his active career, with Milan retiring the #6 shirt in his honour. Squad Transfers In Transfers out Loans ended Loans out Special kit For several matches the team wore a special kit. {| width=92% | |- | Results Pre-season and friendlies Friendlies Costantino Rozzi Memorial Trofeo de Navarra Opel Masters Cup Amsterdam Arena Cup Luigi Berlusconi Trophy Competitions Serie A League table Results summary Results by round Matches Coppa Italia Second Round Eightfinals Quarterfinals Supercoppa Italiana UEFA Champions League Group stage Statistics Appearances and goals |- ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Players transferred out during the season Goalscorers Players in italics left the team during the season. Clean sheets Disciplinary record Players in italics left the team during the season. References External links RSSSF – Italy 1996/97 A.C. Milan seasons Milan