Luca Modric, captain of Milan, responded to the media after the 2-4 defeat against Bologna, the team's first "ko" in Serie A. The interview, broadcast by TeleLombardia, highlighted the desire not to be discouraged and to focus on Saturday's derby against Inter.
In his speech Modric recognized the severity of the loss, especially in view of a match of great importance, but underlined that "we must not complain and we cannot be down in the dumps". The Croatian player asked his teammates to remain united and positive, stating that the defeat must not alter the playing philosophy that the team had adopted in the championship. “We have to continue playing as we were doing, with the same idea, and do better,” he said, highlighting the importance of maintaining tactical balance and not being influenced by European defeats.
Modric also expressed confidence in Milan's ability to transform the situation. He said that the derby is an opportunity to show that the defeat against Bologna was just a bad evening and that the team can move on quickly. “We are at home and we need the support of our fans,” he added, hoping that the presence of the public can elevate the team's performance.
As regards preparation, the captain underlined the importance of "putting everything in" in the match against Inter, focusing on intelligence, speed, fight and unity. He reiterated that there is not just one crucial aspect, but a series of elements that must be present to obtain a positive result.
After the defeat, Milan is preparing for a derby of great importance which could influence the Serie A standings. With the team still recovering, Modric asked his teammates to maintain concentration and make the most of the opportunity to play at home, with the aim of putting the team back on the path to success.