Marco Pieracci, for DAZN, spoke about Milan in view of the match with Sassuolo. The Portuguese coach, RubenAmorim, underlined that during the mid-season break the group worked on several aspects, in particular on improving the creation of scoring opportunities to transform themselves into a top-level team. “We have a very good one-on-one team, but we also need to improve in the non-possession phase,” said Amorim.
The coach then highlighted the importance of a more compact defence. “The whole team must learn to defend high,” he said, underlining that the group's potential is vast and that collective work is fundamental to understanding the key moments of the match. In this context, the presence of Cardinale, president of the club, was cited as an element that makes the difference: "The closeness of the ownership is important, not so much for the coach but also for the club; feeling it is something that makes the difference."
Amorim then spoke about the role of Christian Pulisic, who is back in form. “I think he's better, he's a top player and he's finding his game pace: he's a key player for us,” he declared. The American midfielder, who has had a difficult period, is now considered fundamental for the team in view of the next matches.
Milan, who are currently at the top of the SerieA table, need to consolidate their performance to maintain the title race. The coach asked the group to focus on a more solid defense and greater offensive efficiency, key elements to overcome opponents like Sassuolo. With Cardinale's presence and Pulisic's return to form, the club hopes to make the most of the group's potential in the upcoming matches.