Milan, Arrigo Sacchi identifies key to comeback

Milan, Arrigo Sacchi identifies key to comeback

During an interview with the microphones of the "Gazzetta dello Sport", former coach Arrigo Sacchi, among other topics, dwelt on Milan’s moment of form and the Rossoneri’s chances to close the gap in the standings from Inter (-9) and Juve (-7). In addition, the former Azzurri coach also expressed himself in view of the winter soccer market session.

"When they manage to play as a team, the Rossoneri are able to hold their own against anyone. It is a matter of working hard in training, to make the players understand the concepts-basics that the coach wants to convey, then also on the heads of the boys. Milan è Milan, this should never be forgotten: it has a magnificent history behind it and must try to carry on its values. I believe he can do it, as long as there is clarity of purpose and the club is always on the coach’s side, supporting and helping him" began the former Parma coach.

"On what depend these ups and downs è difficult to determine. Certainly much has been influenced by the injuries that have mowed down Pioli’s team, but in my opinion much of the reasons for this trend lie in the summer market. When you buy so many foreigners, unaccustomed to the Italian league and perhaps returning from less than brilliant seasons, è it is normal to have some assembly problems. Players have to adapt not only to a new style of soccer, but also to a new social reality" added the former Rossoneri coach.

"Some new faces will land at Milanello, but it is not from the market that the improvements that are needed can come, also because whoever is bought will need time to integrate in the right way. I think Milan has the potential and the solutions to improve. Meanwhile, the recovery of a few injured players canò help Pioli, then we need to make sure that they increase team spirit and motivation, in addition, of course, to the game" commented Arrigo Sacchi.