Paulo Fonseca insists Milan ‘should perceive the place we’ve improved’ and he sees them ‘working as a crew’ forward of the journey to Monza. ‘It’s constructive for a coach when gamers make it tough to decide on.’
It kicks off on the U-Energy Stadium on Saturday at 19.45 GMT.
The Rossoneri are feeling the pressure after shedding two of their final three Serie A video games, 2-1 at Fiorentina and
With that in thoughts, the coach determined to forego the standard press convention and solely concerning the present scenario.
“We’re conscious of what we did towards Napoli and it’s true that we aren’t glad, as a result of we misplaced a sport that we must always’ve received,” mentioned Fonseca.
“We performed to win, however should perceive the place we’ve improved. The crew has religion, it actually helps in case you have constructive outcomes to work on, however I nonetheless really feel the lads are motivated and mentally sturdy at this second. We’re prepared for this tough match towards Monza.
“The target should all the time be to win, whether or not we’re house or away, and we need to begin getting higher outcomes on our travels. Monza are a powerful facet, they held Inter to a draw and I advised the lads that is going to be a tough take a look at. Solely after that can we take into consideration Actual Madrid.”
Fonseca sees Milan enchancment
Matteo Gabbia, Tammy Abraham, Ismael Bennacer and Alessandro Florenzi are nonetheless out of motion, however Luka Jovic might be match for the bench.
Most significantly, Theo Hernandez and Tijjani Reijnders can be found once more for Fonseca following suspension.
Nonetheless, there are for the third Serie A sport in a row.
“We’ve the return of essential gamers who weren’t accessible towards Napoli, however those that did play proved how essential they are often,” continued Fonseca.
“I’m glad with the efficiency towards Napoli and the actual fact I can select between many various gamers is constructive for me. They’re all working properly and it’s constructive for a coach when the gamers make it tough for him to decide on. I believe a crew wins on these items.”
Milan had extra possession within the midweek spherical 2-0 defeat to Napoli and Fonseca insists there’s loads from that sport they’ll construct on.
“The essential factor is to see how the crew is enjoying. It’s not simply concerning the high quality of the soccer, however how they’re working collectively. I really feel the crew working as a crew, with the ball and with out it.
“We’re progressing in lots of areas. We don’t lose the ball as cheaply as we did earlier than, the facet understands there are completely different moments within the match. It’s true we should enhance defensively, as we allowed Napoli some alternatives they didn’t waste, however even there I do see us extra strong than we had been.
“That is all essential to me. Clearly, the outcomes are an important factor for everybody, however the sort of kind can create confidence going ahead,” concluded the coach.