Milan coach Paulo Fonseca (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Paulo Fonseca has implored his Milan crew to neglect about their victory over Inter within the Derby della Madonnina on Sunday, as he feels that outcome will rely for nothing if they’re unable to choose up a win towards Lecce in Serie A on Friday night time.
The Portuguese tactician gave his customary pre-match press convention on Thursday afternoon.
Fonseca explains why Milan need to beat Lecce to capitalise on Inter win
Fonseca believes that momentum is an important factor for the Milan squad after Sunday’s encouraging victory over Inter. Whereas he’s proud of the outcome, one which has helped him hold his job, he warns there’s a chance of a slip-up if the crew aren’t at full focus towards Lecce.
“It’s very, crucial. We have now to verify that we’re rising,” Fonseca stated when requested how necessary it’s to capitalise on the momentum from Sunday’s win.
He continued: “The victory within the derby makes extra sense if we additionally win towards Lecce, as a result of we have to begin recovering some factors.
“There are many motivations to win tomorrow. For me it’s a harmful match after the derby, we have now to watch out, we will’t make any errors. We have now to win.
“I don’t need to return to the derby, it’s over. The psychological half was extra necessary than the ways and approach. These video games are very emotional. Being in a superb place, balanced, motivated and energetic is what’s necessary.”
Morata doubt, Leao revelation, Abraham reward
Fonseca revealed that Alvaro Morata is a doubt for Milan forward of kick-off towards Lecce when requested if he would hold the identical beginning line-up because the Inter recreation.
“We have now to have continuity, and to be able to discover continuity, you need to play the identical crew should you can. Morata has a knock and is a doubt, we’ll see tomorrow.”
He additionally revealed that Rafael Leao is present process individualised coaching to work on the defensive facets of his recreation.
“We’re working arduous, additionally individually on defensive issues with Rafa. And it’s clear to everybody that Leao is rising. He can do higher, however he’s bettering defensively. We have now to defend with all our gamers, together with Rafa.”
Fonseca is happy with what Tammy Abraham has delivered to the desk after his arrival on mortgage from Roma on deadline day.
“Abraham has a contagious power about him, which is necessary for me. Bringing this power, him and Morata, is necessary in coaching in addition to in video games.”
If Morata is unable to play, it’s extra possible that Tijjan Reijnders or Ruben Loftus-Cheek steps into a complicated function, fairly than centre-forward Luka Jovic.
“Jovic doesn’t have the correct traits to play in that place. With out Morata, there may be Loftus-Cheek or Reijnders.”
Fonseca: ‘Individuals will say that Milan might be relegated’
Fonseca gave yet another reminder why the victory over Inter will imply nothing if Milan slip up towards Lecce on Friday.
“A win within the derby brings confidence, it brings a unique ambiance. However I’m like that, I at all times attempt to be balanced. One match can change all the pieces, it helps the gamers’ confidence, too. But it surely’s only one match. If we don’t win tomorrow, folks will say we might be relegated.
“For that reason, we have now to neglect in regards to the derby, specializing in the subsequent recreation, which is an important. The ambiance is optimistic, we’re comfortable, but it surely’s necessary to know that the derby is over, it’s irrelevant now.”
