Milan coach Paulo Fonseca is adamant that his aspect will end in ‘a unique’ place in Serie A, however admitted that the Rossoneri ‘are a staff for the Champions League’ as they gear up for Wednesday’s residence assembly with Crimson Star.
The Diavolo presently sit sixteenth with 9 factors within the competitors’s group part, however a win might see , which is one thing Fonseca admitted they’re ‘occupied with’.
Whereas Crimson Star recorded 4 defeats from their 4 opening Champions League video games, they lately bounced again with a big victory over Stuttgart, main Fonseca to induce his males to not underestimate the Serbian outfit.
Fonseca: Champions League a ‘totally different motivation’ for Milan
“They’re a tricky opponent, they’ve solely three factors however come off a 5-1 victory towards Stuttgart,” the Portuguese supervisor mentioned at a pre-match press convention, as .
“Crimson Star are a bodily staff that tries to play, however their power lies within the counterattack. They’ve three good and quick forwards, and they’re a really harmful staff on the counter.
“The Champions League is at all times a unique competitors, it’s a unique motivation.
“The best way we put together for video games is identical as a result of we at all times wish to win. The opponents, the constructions, and the methods change.
“In my thoughts, I do know the status of Milan in Europe and the way necessary it’s to do effectively within the Champions League as a result of Milan are a staff for the Champions League.
“Crucial factor is to win the subsequent match, however I can’t say we’re not occupied with entering into the highest eight.”
When introduced with Milan’s hole in performances between Serie A and the European stage, Fonseca claimed he stays assured that the Rossoneri are ‘enhancing’.
“We’re working to vary that,” he conceded.
“I’m right here and I proceed to consider we’re enhancing, and we’ll find yourself in a unique place.
“I’ve little question about this, which is why I preserve working day-after-day with the identical confidence and positivity that I’ve had from day one.
“I perceive, if we take a look at the standings, the emotions of the followers. However we’re working to enhance.
“These are fully totally different video games, however within the league, we’re getting nearer day-after-day to what we’re doing within the Champions League.”
Requested about Wednesday’s line-up, the previous Roma boss mentioned he gained’t make any tweaks in defence and isn’t contemplating fielding two strikers from the beginning.
“Possibly we’ll change one thing, however not the centre-backs,” he defined.
“Not too long ago, we’ve improved quite a bit defensively. The Bratislava sport was a selected one, however the staff have realized quite a bit defensively, and I’m positive we’ll do effectively tomorrow as a result of the staff is in significantly better form.
“Tomorrow, Morata and Abraham gained’t play collectively. I’ve considered it, however undoubtedly not from the beginning.”
Fonseca additionally revealed that , regardless of their totally different traits.
“They’re totally different gamers, however the function is identical, and I would like the identical issues,” he added.
“We are able to do the identical issues with Pulisic. Within the Champions League, the video games are a bit extra open, so there could be extra space for him.”