“Conte knows us well and we have negative numbers with the English teams, but we want to go through. We have to finish 2022 in the best possible way”
After victory with SpeziaThe Milan want Cremona in the midweek round before the last pre-World Cup match. And for the Rossoneri it is forbidden to make a mistake at Zini or to get distracted after the Champions League draws. “With the Tottenham will be two difficult games against one strong team coached by a coach who knows us well – explained the Rossoneri coach -. It will be a big one challenge, balanced, which we want to play with confidence. We want to pass the shift“.” The second round of the Champions League, however, are still far away – he added -. Now we have to focus on the next two league games to close with a good ranking before the stop“.
THE CONFERENCE OF PEGS
The Champions League draw: Tottenham hurdle
“They will be two difficult matches against a strong opponent coached by a great coach who knows us well. In a Champions League eighth round there are no easy opponents. It will be a stimulating and motivating challenge. We want to play it with awareness and confidence. Unbeatable or perfect teams do not exist. . We know that we want to play with the intention of wanting to go through knowing the qualities of our opponents, but knowing what characteristics and qualities we have. Milan have very negative numbers against the English teams, but we will try to do our best. “
Cremonese obstacle
“We have to play well. We must not let ourselves be distracted by the episodes, but continue to play as we know how to do. Cremonese will be very motivated. The opponent will be very determined, but we must be too: it is important to finish this part of the season as best as possible. two games before a long stop and we know how important it would be to arrive with a good classification. I expected a balanced championship, no one expected Napoli to score so many points. We must remain attached to Spalletti’s team. At Zini I have good memories: scored the only goal in Serie A, but I’ll be back in another guise “
Rebic and Origi with the same playing time
“We are playing a lot and a lot of mental and physical energy expenditure. When we had four strikers we made them rotate so as to keep the level high.”
Zlatan on the field in the Champions League?
“His recovery is progressing well and the evaluations are good, but a lot can happen between now and February. In the Champions League, the moment in which you arrive is important. There is still too much time left and we have to stay focused on the next two matches in the league.”
With you
“He is a great coach who has won everywhere. He is able to give identity and quality to his teams. Tottenham is very compact and tidy with very strong individualities, like Kane, Son, Kulusevski, Perisic, with many who know Milan and Italian football. . It will be a fascinating challenge. A balanced race on paper, but it will be up to us to prove that we are up to it. “
The difficulties with the British
“We will see in three months how to solve the problem. The level of the Premier is very high, but it was also a long time since there weren’t three Italians in the second round. It will be an opportunity to show that our journey is made up of small and big steps. . This will be a great step. We will have to do well from the first home game against Tottenham. “
De Ketelaere less instinctive
“In the attacking phase, the attacking midfielders have the freedom to move and create solutions. They must be good at reading the situation. Charles must do what he feels when he has the ball and collaborate with his teammates. Then in the non-possession phase he has some tasks and must respect them. . I will see what choices to make for the team against Cremonese. We have spent a lot in these days. It is not always important to start from the beginning. “
The growth of Lazetic
“Of course I saw his hat-trick with the Primavera, I’m very happy. He works hard, he’s young and ambitious. We follow them with great attention and we are very willing to let them play. When I train I don’t look at my identity card … “
Freshness under the door
“All things can be improved not only technically, but mentally as well. We have to play every ball as if it were the decisive one. We have to continue to create scoring situations, but we also have to score a few more goals to close the games.”
Krunic
“He is an insertion and working midfielder. He has different characteristics than the others. When a player is intelligent and available it makes no difference whether he plays ten meters further or further back.”
Who can be the Rivera of this Milan?
“Anyone must think that they are a decisive player in such important games. I stressed the negative results to motivate my players”
What is missing to arm the defense
“We lack a bit of attention and collaboration. Talking on the pitch is important. The goal we scored with Spezia on a lineout was the result of a communication error. You can’t not concede anything to your opponents, but we can do better. We have the skills and qualities to score and not taking them would give us an important guarantee of making positive results “
