MONTELLA: "THE TEAM MUST PLAY WITH GREATER HUNGER"
Vincenzo Montella is ready for this important game against Sampdoria, a match that the red and black boss said "important to prove who we really are". These are the words the AC Milan manager said to Milan TV and the other journalists at the press conference in Milanello.
SAMP
"They have changed a lot of players since last season when I was there: it's a really well built team. They are very good in the defensive phase, and have important players upfront".
YOUR EXPECTATIONS FROM TOMORROW'S MATCH
"I don't want to see the players sit back during the game. Other than technical-tactical aspects which can be secondary, I expect greater hunger and responsibility from the boys".
UDINESE
"The team was disappointed after the match. This is a group of professional players that must be more self confident. We analysed the match against Udinese. We could have played better even if the result highlighted the negative aspects of our match, we have shown some good things and surely deserved more. They played very defensive football, we hade some difficulties building up the play".
SUBSTITUTIONS AGAINST UDINESE
"When you lose you are always wrong. We are at the beginning of the season and some players are still not 100% fit. We are used to seeing Bonaventura play always great matches but we must accept if he plays one game below expectations. Antonelli's injury changed our strategy".
FACE TO FACE WITH THE TEAM
"I spoke with the team this week, and I received answers from the boys".
THE TEAM LACKS CONTINUITY
"This team needs to improve with work and tactical knowledge. We need time. We have done something positive also last Sunday against Udinese. Unfortunately mistakes are more visible".
PERSONALITY
"I am used to hearing that we lack personality. I think that the project we are working on can actually give us more confidence".
SINGLE PLAYERS
"Sosa? He played a great match but then he was tired. Calabria? He is a player we have decided to keep. We have 5 players for only 2 places available on the wings. He is young and can play different roles, therefore he can surely be very useful to the team. He can and must improve, he lacks a bit of continuity in the 90 minutes. He is a great player to play counter-attack, but we should let him grow".
PLAYERS THAT ARE CERTAIN TO MAKE IT IN THE STARTING BIRTH?
"Everybody here must prove they deserve to play, starting from training. When things are not going as expected, players with more experience are the more criticised. The boys know it".
SET PIECES
"Many matches are decided by set pieces. Sunday we got very close to scoring a goal from a set piece. We should have done better. It's a pity we didn't manage to score, but I am sure that with training we will improve".
THE GOAL IS TO CLIMB UP IN THE TABLE
"After two defeats in a row we need to climb up the table, and we will do wverythin we can to win Friday and Tuesday against Lazio. This is why I want greater hunger and desire".
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