On the eve of the challenge at the Maradona against Napoli, scheduled for tomorrow at 20.45:XNUMX, Milan coach Sergio Conceição presented himself at the press conference with determination and fighting spirit.
Despite the absences due to international call-ups, the Rossoneri coach said he was satisfied with the work done during the week: “We had several players called up, but with those who remained we did a different and important job”, he said. Conceição will face Antonio Conte for the first time as a coach: “As players we have faced each other many times, but as a coach it will be the first time. We are facing a strong team, it will be an important challenge to achieve our goals. We want to win, we have worked for this.”
The Portuguese coach then joked about Zlatan Ibrahimovic's return to Milanello: “Unfortunately he can't play tomorrow”, he said smiling. On the climate in the locker room and the relationship with the club: “We talk every day, the management is always close to the team. We work in a healthy and positive environment.”
With Milan currently six points off fourth place, Conceição has no doubts about their ability to reach the Champions League objective: “I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t believe in it. We have two goals: fourth place and the Coppa Italia. It’s still possible to get where we want to go.” He has clear ideas about Napoli: “We will find an intense and aggressive team, the image of its coach. We know their qualities, the movements of Raspadori, McTominay and Anguissa, the game of Lobotka. We have prepared ourselves to cause problems to one of the strongest teams of the moment. I like to challenge the best.”
In conclusion, also a reflection on the comparison with Tale: “Me, the Portuguese Count? No, I am here to do the best job possible. We both have great passion, maybe that's why we are compared.” For Conceição, the future is not a source of concern: “I have to work, I don’t need reassurances. I depend on the results, and when – in a week or in ten years – our paths separate, it will be the right time. For now, let’s just think about tomorrow.”
Article published on March 29, 2025 - 14pm
