…TEAM CONDITIONS

I think we are having a good moment, we are mentally well because we have won victories. We are thinking about tomorrow, not the future. We know how important it is to do well in this second round.

…RACISM

Certain episodes must be canceled. Udinese behaved impeccably. The fans go to the stadium to show their passion. Everyone's participation towards Maignan must be brought forward. It's time to act firmly. Mike is calm and proud of the support he has received.

…DEFENSIVE MENTALITY

We must continue with our game, that is, defend by managing the game without forcing too many plays. Sometimes we look for the winning play even when there isn't the space to look for it. We will never be such a solid team without the ball, but we have to be with the ball.

…EUROPA LEAGUE

Our objective is to do well in two competitions. We are taking advantage of this moment, but our ambition is to be competitive on several fronts. The Europa League is difficult, but we want to be an exception compared to the teams that do a little badly in the championship to get to the bottom.

…TRANSFERS

The transfer market is not my responsibility. Ilic has arrived and is training with us. We have done some physical tests on the team and we have seen that he is slightly behind the others, but he certainly has great prospects.

…MILAN’S GAMEPLAY

Of all those played, the first match against Milan is one of the few in which I didn't have the feeling of being able to win. It's one of the candidates for the Scudetto, it always starts very strong... On Saturday we will have to try to impose our game , trying to be determined about what we will propose.

…INJURIES AND TRAININGS

It's always useful to have the majority of the group together. Furthermore, I have the privilege of having a group that immediately adhered to our work philosophy, because it happens that sometimes, when we're not playing, our concentration drops. In these two weeks they have never let their guard down, and have worked to face an important Serie A challenge in a great way. This is fantastic for a coach.