Milan coach Paulo Fonseca (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
Paulo Fonseca insists his tactical revamp of Milan within the Derby della Madonnina didn’t ‘change the construction’ of the crew, however he can’t bear in mind the final facet to trigger Inter this many issues.
There have been experiences {that a} defeat right here would result in a dismissal for the coach after only one win to date this season, particularly with a 3-1 dwelling defeat to Liverpool within the Champions League midweek.
Fonseca took robust motion with a change of system to 4-4-2 and it appeared to repay, as Christian Pulisic’s solo run gave them the early lead at San Siro.
Nonetheless, Federico Dimarco cancelled it out with a well-worked crew transfer from Lautaro Martinez’s help, whereas each Yann Sommer and Mike Maignan needed to make huge saves.
Within the ultimate minute, Matteo Gabbia – who had been one of many controversial choices to begin somewhat than Strahinja Pavlovic – nodded within the Tijjani Reijnders free kick to seal victory.
Fonseca explains Milan tactical modifications
“It was the derby, Milan hadn’t gained it for some time, and naturally it was essential for our present type. I feel the gamers confirmed numerous braveness and we deserved the win. I don’t bear in mind seeing a crew who triggered this many issues for Inter in a very long time,” Fonseca informed DAZN.
The coach moved this week to a 4-4-2 with Tammy Abraham and Alvaro Morata upfront, however argued it was not such a radical shift as individuals steered.
“I don’t suppose we did change the construction of the crew. We simply did one thing slightly completely different, which was that if we’ve difficulties, then Fofana can go between the central defenders in safety. What modified had been the gamers.
“Morata had the identical function as Reijnders did towards Liverpool, so we didn’t actually change. Clearly, they’re completely different gamers, as Morata can go ahead with better ease, however the construction of the crew was the identical.
“It was essential to offer help to Abraham, who did nice work, however the tactical construction remained because it was.”
Is Fonseca blissful that for as soon as he can spend the subsequent few days with out being requested whether or not his future at Milan is unsure?
“It makes little distinction to me, as a result of I don’t learn or hear to those issues,” shrugged the Portuguese tactician.
“It is going to be per week with slightly extra confidence, however the essential factor for me is to proceed seeing the gamers consider in our concepts, the best way they’ve finished to date. We all know that we should enhance, however this was a victory for the gamers at present.”
After securing the membership’s first win after six straight losses vs. Inter, Milan supervisor Paulo Fonseca weighs in on it means for his facet 🔴⚫️ pic.twitter.com/kjbTb2Wfew
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