Rasmus Hojlund, Fiorentina striker, responded to the microphones of Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli by underlining that the team has not yet reached the level it expected. “We don't have the points we would like, but the season is still at the beginning,” he said, adding that the last week and a half has been more positive and that he hopes to continue on that path. The player also expressed the feeling of having been left more free by coach Allegri, but reiterated the need to improve on the pitch, especially in the offensive phase and in pressuring the opponent. Hojlund asked the fans to continue supporting the team, underlining that Fiorentina is progressing and that there is still a lot to play for.
Meanwhile Christian Pulisic, Milan defender, was interviewed by SportMediaset to talk about his renewal until 2031. "It was an easy decision for me, I always wanted to renew," he said, stating that he was happy to stay at Milan and wanted to continue playing for the team. Pulisic also commented on the derby, calling it the best match that exists, and expressed his intention to give his best in every match. He also spoke about Gonçalo Ramos, underlining the importance of helping him and being close to him, and thanked the Cardinale goalkeeper for his trust. In closing, he acknowledged the difficulty of the match against Inter and stated that the team will have to be almost perfect to win.
Some words were also addressed to Vincenzo Italiano, coach of Besiktas, who spoke to the microphones of Sky Calcio Unplugged about his experiences in Florence and Bologna. “The experience of Florence, as well as that of Bologna, gave me the opportunity to go around Europe and show off,” he said, complaining that the two Viola finals were the only disappointment. Italiano expressed gratitude towards the two clubs and praised Nico Gonzalez, who gave great satisfaction as an external striker. He also commented on the failure to land at Napoli, stating that the relationship with De Laurentiis remains "platonic" and that he now dreams of winning a championship with Besiktas.
Finally, the article closes with a summary of the main news of the day, including updates on Serie A and historical curiosities, such as the episode of 30 October 2002 in which Roma conquered Madrid with Totti. The tone remains neutral and informative, without personal opinions, offering readers a complete overview of the protagonists' statements and future prospects.