Christian Panucci sees red and black in the quarter final of Champions League against Napoli. "I say Milan, I see them very charged, it is important that they do well at San Siro to ensure qualification. Giroud could be the decisive man”, declared the former defender of Genoa, Milan, Inter and Roma toAGI.
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Panucci: “Champions League? Milan will eliminate Napoli”
Panucci, who celebrates his 50th birthday on Wednesday, the date of the first leg at San Siro, explains: “The matches of Champions they are very different from the championship, but the Milan after the victory at Napoli for 4-0 brought great awareness and increased self-esteem, which will certainly also be useful in this context".
What kind of formation will be more functional, a 3-man or 4-man defense? “The 4-man defense certainly excites them more, Milan historically always play with 4”, recalls the former coach of Albania. In the duels between the individuals, between the two giants between the posts, Panucci prefer maignan a Meret: “He has more personality and control, he takes more risks”.
Panucci: “Leao or Kvara?
The most decisive Portuguese”
In defense between Tumor e Kim, chooses the Korean defender and in the center of the field, between Bennacer e Lobotka has no doubts: "Bennacer He drives me crazy, he's never afraid, he played a great game at Napoli".
Finally on the attack: "Between Lion e Fourth, the Portuguese is more decisive for the team, when he lights up, he manages to drag everyone along. Thinking that a player doesn't want to play just because he won't renew his contract is an 'Italian stupidity'”.
Article published on 9 April 2023 - 19:55
