The patronage of Milan made itself felt in a decisive way before the San Siro derby against Inter. Gerry Cardinale, interviewed by Carlo Pellegatti the evening before the match, expressed his determination to lead the team towards victory, underlining the importance of maintaining calm and concentration on such a crucial night.
Cardinale began his interview by describing the evening as "fantastic", highlighting that the following day represents a "great game". He clarified that his role is not to create emotions, but to ensure that everything remains under control and that leadership is clear. “My job is to have steady hands and do everything I can to win,” he said, referring to the fact that the presence of club legends, who know how to win, motivates him to give his all. The president underlined how Milan is recovering its passion and love for winning, and declared that the home derby is "more important than anything else" and that "it will be destroyed if we don't win".
On the role of Ruben Amorim, Cardinale expressed full confidence. He reiterated the importance of uniting fans, press and clubs to support the manager, stating that "Ruben is doing a great job" and that his choice to appoint him was "excellent". The patronage also mentioned Amorim's attention towards the players, underlining that he has personally met each of them and that they all share the same desire to win. "It's just a question of time. Either you want to win, or you don't want to win. I want to win, the boys want it as well as Amorim", concluded Cardinale.
The interview also touched on the issue of tickets for the match against Udinese, with Cardinale asking everyone to join forces to guarantee total support for Milan. As the club prepares for a decisive match, the patronage's words highlight a strong team spirit and a determination not to settle for less than a victory. The next step will be to see if Cardinale's strategy and Amorim's guidance will lead Milan to win the derby, a result that the president considers essential for the season.