Paulo Fonseca has admitted it’s troublesome to be ‘dominant’ in each Serie A match, has spoken in regards to the type of star attacker Rafael Leao, and famous the variations in Milan’s performances towards Juventus and Slovan Bratislava during the last week.
The Rossoneri coach sat down for his customary forward of Milan’s upcoming Serie A match at dwelling to Empoli.
Here’s what the Milan tactician needed to say.
Fonseca on Milan consistency: ‘Once we enhance, different issues crop up’
“We had been extra organised towards Juve, we had been higher in transition towards Slovan,” he in his pre-match press convention forward of Saturday’s go to from Empoli in Serie A.
“It looks like after we enhance on one thing, different issues crop up. Simply since you win doesn’t imply that we will shut our eyes and faux every little thing is okay. We’ve to have a look at the issues.
“Issues come up recreation by recreation. We had been nicely disciplined and labored exhausting towards Juve, whereas we had been a greater crew in transition in Bratislava. We’ve all the time spoken about defensive issues, however we have now the fifth greatest defence within the league. We’ve conceded the identical as Inter and Lazio.”
Fonseca on Milan techniques and Leao kind
Fonseca admitted that Milan may return to enjoying with two centre-forwards of their line-up, like they did with Alvaro Morata and Tammy Abraham in towards Inter earlier within the season, however provided that the circumstances permit it.
“It’s an concept that’s nonetheless in my head. It’ll be an choice once I suppose it may be a bonus for us,” the coach stated.
He later continued: “In Italy, you have to have two faces in assault. We had one towards Juve and Slovan, we’d like one other after we face Empoli and Atalanta.”
Fonseca additionally admitted that it’s not simple to exit and be the controlling crew in each recreation that Milan play in, particularly in Serie A.
“It’s not simple to be dominant in Italy, it’s not simple towards Empoli and it’s not simple towards Atalanta.
“What we would like is steadiness: A crew that creates alternatives whereas having defensive safety. We had an opportunity to dominate the sport after going 1-0 up in Bratislava, however we conceded the equaliser and the crew blamed that.
And on Leao, he added: “With Leao I used two methods: One had no outcomes, the opposite did. I’m comfortable that Rafa had this response, however I Need continuity. The crew wants this model of Rafa.”
Why Milan wouldn’t have a settled defensive partnership
Fonseca was requested why he has not been in a position to preserve the identical centre-back pairing over a chronic interval.
“I’ve a extra secure pairing than a few of the others, however we even have to know that we have now numerous video games and we will’t all the time play with the identical two,” he replied.
“Gabbia was injured, it was difficult to get him to do two in a row. I do know it’s necessary to play the identical gamers in defence, however there are such a lot of video games and in addition accidents.
And, on whether or not Milan’s league place troubles him, Fonseca admitted: “Sure, however I’m nonetheless optimistic.”
