Forward of AC Milan’s Champions League conflict in opposition to Crimson Star Belgrade, Paulo Fonseca mentioned his present scenario on the membership, while additionally dismissing questions on his post-Atalanta rant.
The at current, and issues should settle once more. After the defeat in Bergamo, hope has been misplaced for a lot of, and expectations have been forcefully lowered and the Portuguese should work by this.
Permitting himself to sink into the scenario will solely harm his personal hopes, and if he’s not capable of steer the ship again in the direction of the expectations that managing Milan comes with, then he might be on the finish of the season.
Discovering themselves again within the prime 4 is a should for the tip of the season, however that could be a long-term goal, and the top coach should deal with video games as they arrive, beginning with this recreation in opposition to Crimson Star, which might ease issues barely.
Earlier than the sport, he spoke to the media about Theo’s drop in kind and the disparity between European soccer and Serie A – his phrases have been relayed by .
Milan have 9 factors, Crimson Star 3. However past this, is it essential to convey that within the Champions League, there are all the time pitfalls?
“Sure, additionally as a result of we face a group that received 5-1 in opposition to Stuttgart. It is going to be an essential match for us, we wish to win and get the three factors.”
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Tomorrow you’ll have to do with out Pulisic: how is he? Who might be there in his place?
“Loftus-Cheek will play in Christian’s place, who has a small drawback. I’ve full confidence in Loftus-Cheek.”
Why with this Milan are there so many ups and downs between Europe and Serie A?
“They’re completely totally different video games, however even within the league we’re getting nearer day-after-day to what we’re doing within the Champions League.”
There was loads of discuss in regards to the post-match in Bergamo and your phrases. After three days, with a cool head, do you continue to suppose that Milan shouldn’t be very revered?
“I perceive the curiosity however at this time I solely wish to discuss in regards to the Champions League match.”
How do you assist Theo get again to the highest?
“I’m seeing him properly, he’s coaching properly. We’re exhibiting him the actions on the pitch that he wants to enhance. I believe he’s improved in what I talked to him about, he wants to enhance on different issues however he’s working properly.”
On Loftus as an alternative of Pulisic:
“They’re totally different gamers with totally different traits however the position is similar, what I would like from Loftus is similar as what I would like from Christian. However we are able to do the identical with Loftus. Clearly Loftus is a participant who carries the ball extra, right here within the Champions League the video games are a bit extra open and now we have more room for him and I’m assured.”
Is that this a Milan that should purpose to all the time rating another purpose than its opponents?
“I believe now we have improved quite a bit defensively these days, not solely within the Champions League but in addition within the league. In Bratislava it was a particular match, the group discovered quite a bit defensively. I’m certain we might be good defensively tomorrow as a result of the group is significantly better.”
Is there an opportunity of any modifications tomorrow?
“Perhaps we’ll change one thing however not the central defenders.”
Isn’t a Leao-style administration conceivable for Theo? It’s been a few months since he’s been decisive anymore…
“They’re totally different conditions.”
Do you’re feeling protected and supported by your managers?
“Sure, all the time. I’ve all the time felt the assist of the corporate. At all times.”
Nonetheless, the corporate can’t be proud of what’s being seen… It’s December and there’s a lot of disappointment and mistrust within the atmosphere. How can this be modified?
“We’re working to vary. I’m right here and I proceed to imagine that we’re bettering and that we are going to finally arrive at a distinct place. I’ve no doubts about this, and that’s the reason I proceed to work day-after-day with the identical confidence and positivity that I’ve had since day one. I perceive if we have a look at the standings and the emotions of the followers. However we’re working to enhance”.
What sort of opponent is Crimson Star?
“They’re a bodily group, they attempt to play however their foremost weapon is the counterattack: they’ve three quick attackers. They’re a really harmful group on the counterattack.”
Is it out of the query to see Abraham and Morata collectively once more tomorrow?
“They received’t play collectively tomorrow. It’s all the time an answer, I’ve considered it. Not from the start, possibly it could possibly occur within the subsequent video games. It’s all the time a chance.”
Is the target High 8 within the Champions League?
“I believe crucial factor is to win the subsequent one, however I can’t say we don’t take into consideration that chance. But when we don’t win the subsequent one it is going to be tough. Let’s take into consideration the subsequent one after which we’ll take into consideration the others.”
Is making ready for European matches at Milan totally different?
“The Champions League is all the time a distinct competitors, even for the gamers there’s a totally different motivation. However the best way we put together for the match is all the time the identical. What’s totally different is probably the opponent, the technique, the construction. In my head I’ve that Milan’s status in Europe is nice, now we have to grasp this and do properly as a result of Milan is a Champions League group.
“It’s a totally different, particular competitors”.