Cafu believes that Sergio Conceicao could be the fitting man to guide AC Milan ahead, whereas he urged the followers to rally across the crew in a tough second.
The Brazilian defender has gained virtually all the things there was to win in his profession, however he has additionally skilled (a couple of occasions) tough moments just like the one Milan goes by.
On Tuesday, he watched his favorite crew’s match in opposition to Feyenoord from Brazil and was upset by the outcome, as .
Regardless of the sock elimination from the Champions League, he’s satisfied that the season can nonetheless reserve some optimistic surprises for Conceiçao’s crew.
Cafu spoke throughout an interview with to offer his ideas on the Rossoneri’s season thus far and what the long run may maintain.
Cafu, what’s the very first thing that Maignan and his teammates have to do that night?
“Proceed to imagine in themselves and battle for the objectives that stay. The season is actually not over.”
The frustration at being eradicated from the Champions League was nice…
“I’d say it was a nasty blow as a result of Milan might and may have gone by to the subsequent spherical. That stated, we’re on the finish of February and within the subsequent three months there’ll nonetheless be many necessary video games to play.”
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What occurred in Theo’s head on Tuesday?
“Persevering with to speak about elimination from Europe is ineffective now. The Champions League 2024-25 is not an goal, however there are different objectives. Towards Feyenoord we should always have gone by, all of us agree. However now there may be nothing extra to do and on the lookout for culprits is ineffective.”
So what do you counsel?
“Towards Torino there’s a robust match to play and win to proceed the optimistic path of the previous couple of weeks within the leagye. On the dwelling of the Granata it is going to be robust as a result of theirs is an effective crew, however Milan should play as they understand how. And above all not look again anymore. The previous doesn’t rely.”
Can Conceiçao flip issues round within the subsequent two away video games in opposition to Torino and Bologna?
“For me, sure. It’s the fitting time to show the season round. It’s in tough moments {that a} crew should react and Milan has all the things it must get again on its toes instantly.”
Do you anticipate January signings to offer an additional hand?
“The membership made a serious effort to enhance the squad. It appears to me that gamers with persona have arrived who’ve already proven what they’re value.”
Are you referring to Gimenez, who has already scored three objectives?
“He’s good, excellent. He’s a centre ahead with necessary traits, which I like. He began off sturdy and his objectives shall be helpful.”
Do you approve different additions too?
“Walker stays among the best right-backs on this planet. He has expertise and high quality. In case you take somebody like that, you’ll be able to’t go fallacious. Joao Felix is very sturdy and maybe the second the crew goes by doesn’t assist him. Bondo and Sottil are additionally good, two who will carry enthusiasm and could be legitimate alternate options.”
With out fourth place within the league, Milan wouldn’t be within the Champions League. It will trigger very severe harm…
“It will even be a nasty blow for the Rossoneri followers and for soccer normally as a result of a membership with the historical past of Milan ought to at all times play within the Champions League. We hope that they put collectively a sequence of victories and that they get better floor on these forward of them. It gained’t be simple, however I imagine in a comeback.”
Is Conceiçao the fitting man?
“He’s a coach who understands soccer, who has each the expertise of a former participant and of a coach who led a membership like Porto for years. The ends in the league have been necessary and he gained the Italian Tremendous Cup. Now, nevertheless, what counts is the long run and what he’ll do any further.”
We could shut with a message from you for the followers?
“Keep near the crew. The boys want it proper now. The crew can nonetheless offer you satisfaction.”