MONTELLA: "CONFIDENT ABOUT THE NAPOLI MATCH"
The win against Torino is in the past, it’s time to concentrate on Napoli. This is the message coach Montella passes to the team during his usual press conference on the eve of Napoli-Milan. First with Milan TV and later with all the other journalists, the red and black manager presented tomorrow night’s big match at Stadio San Paolo.
THE EARTHQUAKE
"We are very close to those affected by the terrible earthquake. We want to thank everyone who is there to help: the police, the fire department, the Red Cross and all the volunteers. We are all very sensible to these events".
INJURED PLAYERS
"Poli suffers from a light injury, we didn’t want to risk him. After the break for International matches he will be back in the fold. Bertolacci? He could recover earlier than we expected, I hope so. I do not know when Zapata will regain full training".
TRANSFER MARKET
"I am really glad Romagnoli is staying with us. The Club has done a great effort, and considers the player not for sale. I totally agree with that. During this phase of the season it would have been hard to find another player. I hope he doesn’t get distracted by these rumours. Pasalic? He is undergoing medical tests. He’s a quality player, very offensive. For many years he has been considered a future talent. Until today he has always played in a midfield at two. Let’s see which position he can take with us".
MILAN-TORINO
"We had a great approach to the match. The team played well, but we must not think that everything is resolved. The last 20 minutes of the game we dropped mentally, not physically. We must work on this. Tomorrow is important, we will face a great team that came second in the league last season, and I want the boys to play with personality".
BALL POSSESSION AGAINST TORINO
"Every manager improves with experience that gives you more knowledge. Having that said, I think every manager’s duty is to adapt to his players characteristics so that the team can play at its best".
NAPOLI-MILAN
"It’s always a great emotion to go back to Naples. It’s very stimulating. As a team we have to play with our idea of football. Napoli has some players that can be very dangerous. We have to keep in mind that the match is made of different phases and we must interpret them at our best. Tomorrow’s match is essential to understand what we can achieve this year. I am more interested in the team’s performance rather than the result".
INGREDIENTS
"We are a young team. Sometimes being so young can help to give your best. We must not fear Napoli because it’s a very important match for us: we will have to be brave and self-confident".
GUSTAVO GOMEZ
"He is a quality player very strong and rapid. European football is more tactical, he needs time to adapt".
SOMETHING TO IMPROVE
"Last year Milan played some fine matches followed by others where they lacked in concentration. I want to work on this, focusing all our attention on tomorrow’s match. Torino is in the past".
SERIE A FAVOURITE TEAMS
"It’s still early to say. We have to keep focused on ourselves, to improve both technically and mentally. Our goal is to qualify for the European Cups".
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