Amorim Sparks the Derby Against Inter: “Chivu? I’m Not Interested”
Ruben Amorim spoke on the eve of the Juventus-Milan match: “I talk to Cardinale and Calvelli every day, so it’s normal to have them here. I’m very satisfied with the transfer window. We have new, top-level players who will help us this season and into the future. Has Tomori been reinstated? We’ve had an issue with Gabbia, and we don’t know how long it will last. Tomori is an excellent player; I’ve seen him train well. The priority for me is the team, and at that moment I thought it was the best decision to bring him back into the squad.”
“How would I rate the transfer window? Everyone gives ratings. Mine is a 10. My players are the best in the world, because everyone we’ve brought into the squad is perfect for this path. It’s normal that we might also consider different qualities, but I think we need to give Camarda a chance. Then it depends on the games. If we win, everything will be okay; if we lose, some problems will arise. But I’m happy with my team.”
I certainly won’t tell you tomorrow’s starting 11. Moreira has had two weeks of training and is now better prepared than he was last week. He’s an option, as is Rabiot, in two different positions. Will you see our starting 11 tomorrow? Chivu said that Juventus vs. Milan won’t be a title decider? What should I say? Nothing. I’m focused on our game. If we win tomorrow, we’ll be tied for first place with other teams. I’m focused on us and the work we need to do. I have nothing to say on the matter.”
And again: “Can Chivu’s words be used to motivate the team? If we need those words to motivate us, then there’s something wrong with us. In recent years, we’ve ended up in league positions that call for us to work hard. We have a lot of work to do; we need to honor our fans and bring the club back to the level it deserves. We don’t need Chivu’s words to motivate us. The most important thing is that I see Milan as the best club in the world. But in 20 years, we’ve won zero Coppa Italia titles and two Scudetti. Something isn’t right, and we know it. We have a lot of work to do; we must work hard and achieve our goals on time. I don’t care what Chivu or anyone else says. We need to focus on why, over the years, Milan hasn’t been Milan. That’s why it’s better to focus on our team and not worry about what others say. Let’s work to bring the club back to the level it deserves.”
