MILAN – Here is what Giacomo Bonaventura had to say during Media Day, today at Milanello, ahead of the final of the Italian Cup:

“I am fine, I’ve recovered fully. I did not have much trouble finding getting fit and I am ready to play this match. Juventus are a tough team, we need to play a great match. We will have to prepare to this match, trying to be aggressive. Juventus have dominated the league this season and they have also proven to be one of the best teams not only in Italy but also in Europe. However, we have to believe that we can beat them and we will do our best to try to win. We are very motivated. We want to win because for us it this the most important game of the season because during the year we have faced a lot of difficult challenges, but this can give us the chance to win a trophy. He need to be prepared to do well. Our league campaign came up short of expectations, this final can turn things around in a way and bring the year to a positive conclusion.

“We did not play that well against Roma but that is in the past and we have to look ahead as we have to give our all in the final game. The coach wants us to bring out our best and we need to be more aggressive but luck can also play a part and maybe Juve will not be on top of their game. There is a chance to win and we believe. I have not thought that much about where I will play. I think the team should have a proactive and aggressive attitude. When they have the ball, we have to be clever enough to retrieve it. I have had some good performances this season and I am happy. I think I can do better, I do not think about the future because the present is too important. We will look at the future later.”