MILAN (ITALPRESS) – “We had several people called up to the national teams, but with those who remained we did a different and important job.” Sergio Conceicao, Milan coach, is not looking for alibis ahead of the challenge against Napoli, scheduled tomorrow at 8:45 p.m. at the Maradona Stadium. A very important match for the Rossoneri, who have no intention of giving up their hold on the last position that guarantees a place in the next Champions League: “I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t believe in it.”
It is also true – however – that in recent weeks there has been a lot of talk about the future and often the names of other coaches have been mentioned for next year. “I have to work, I don’t need reassurance,” Conceicao said. “I depend on results, then when – in a week or 10 years – our paths separate we will see. I don’t need someone to reassure me. We have two goals, fourth place and the Italian Cup.”
Challenge within challenge that with Napoli coach Antonio Conte: “I played against him as a player, we faced each other many times, but as a coach it’s the first time. We face a strong team and it is an important challenge to get to our goal. We will do everything to get a good result and we want to win, we have been working for that. Our opponents have quality, they are the image of their coach. We know by heart what they do and how they build, we have prepared on that but we look at ourselves because we can put them in trouble. I like to challenge the best and Napoli right now is one of the best teams. Me the Portuguese count? No, I’m here to do the best job I can. Antonio and I have great passion, maybe that’s why we have been compared.”
Finally, on ownership and Ibrahimovic, who has returned to Milanello: “He can’t play tomorrow, unfortunately,” Conceicao laughed. “With the management we talk every day, they are always with the team. We have been working in a healthy and good environment.”
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