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‘Fourth place is feasible’ – Gimenez specializing in successful as he makes Napoli admission

Santiago Gimenez solely arrived in January, however he’s hoping to be every thing AC Milan wanted at that time and earlier than by serving to the membership attain the Champions League.

As early as December, there have been fears that Milan could not have the ability to attain Europe’s status competitors, even when some massive outcomes had arrived till that time. Sadly, although, the Rossoneri have had consistency points all season.

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Huge wins have been and gone, and the remnants are poor performances in opposition to, with respect, lesser sides, whether or not that be domestically or in Europe.

Regardless of this, the main focus continues to be on incomes Champions League soccer subsequent season, with the membership that the competitors brings, and Gimenez is adamant that the group can nonetheless obtain a fourth-placed end.

Chatting with Corriere della Sera, the Mexican touched on a spread of various matters, while additionally giving an replace on his situation forward of this weekend’s motion, and his phrases have been relayed by .

How are you after the worldwide break?

“The whole lot’s superb, I’m superb. On Sunday in Naples, I shall be there. Taking part in on the Maradona? Maradona doesn’t solely belong to the Argentinians, he’s a world heritage. Will probably be an incredible emotion to play within the stadium that bears his title. Successful helps you win. However now I desire a title with Milan. That’s why I’m right here.”

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Extra Tales about Santiago Gimenez

First months at Milan…

“They have been very intense. Particularly off the pitch. I tailored to a brand new metropolis, a brand new surroundings. Now I need to do what I got here for. The objectives will come. I’m certain they’ll. The essential factor, although, is to win, as we did within the final two video games.

“If Rafa Leao or Christian Pulisic or one other team-mate scores, it’s the identical. With Conceicao, we’re working laborious. We’re not proud of the classification. Nevertheless it’s not over but. We imagine in it. Modifications are all the time a bit sophisticated.

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“I’m nonetheless not at my stage. However I’m rising, I’m attending to know the opponents, the groups. There may be nice stress right here. And it’s lovely. I do know I can do it. Additionally because of Diós’ hand.”

Religion…

“Once I was 17, I used to be recognized with thrombosis in my arm, I had three operations, and I used to be out of motion for six months. At a sure level, the docs instructed me clearly that if the final take a look at didn’t go effectively, I must cease soccer. It was there that I met Diós in my life.

“I prayed that he wouldn’t finish my dream of turning into a footballer. The whole lot went effectively. What does ‘Soldado de Cristo’ imply? There’s a passage within the Bible that talks concerning the armour of God. The protect of religion, the helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit, which is the Phrase of God. It’s a passage I like. I’m right here to fulfil its objective.

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“Initially, as a person, then as a footballer. It’s my mission.”

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Expectations from the followers…

“It’s an honour. San Siro is indescribable for individuals who have by no means been there. I do know they anticipate quite a bit from me, as a result of they’re rightly demanding, for the nice centre-forwards of the previous. Ibra, Kaka, Ronaldinho. I scored numerous objectives at Feyenoord. It’s time to begin scoring them with Milan too.

“So many followers on social media? Social networks are treasured, however provided that you employ them effectively. I need to be an instance, to indicate with my story that, with Diòs subsequent to me, every thing is feasible.”

Champions League and the derby…

“Fourth place potential? Sure. However we mustn’t have a look at the standings. We solely take into consideration successful match by match. Just like the Coppa Italia. I can’t wait to play the derby, I’m anxious.”