By Anna Italia
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I agree with the declarations by AC Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi after “finally” winning a match in San Siro. Milan defeated Parma on Sunday 1 February 2015 giving the fans a moment of joy and a boost for the morale of the team. Surely, Milan must play better and re-program their winning mentality. A super match by Milan forward Jeremy Menez not only scoring 2 goals, but also making the assist for Cristian Zaccardo’s goal.
Here is what Inzaghi said after the match. AC Milan 3 – 1 Parma.
FILIPPO INZAGHI (to the Milan Channel)
“I knew it was going to be a tricky match, but we had to take risks. I played with 4 forwards. We couldn’t envisage changing so many players without struggling occasionally. There are certain players that when they have the ball, you feel confident. Today for example we were missing these type of players. Zaccardo was applauded by his team-mates afterwards in the changing rooms and he deserved it. He has always trained well, he wants the best for the club and his coach. Cerci and Honda did well. Playing a 4-4-2 is not easy, I asked both of them for lots of sacrifice, they had to come back in defence. I switched Cerci’s position on the flank and he went back to being himself. I have 2 playing systems that are perfect for us. A 4-2-4 can bring us success and taking a risk today it paid off. Destro has a good spirit and worked hard. It’s a shame we lose him through suspension against Juventus. I hope to have Bonaventura, Montolivo and De Jong back. We lost Abate yesterday, let’s hope for not too long. Bonera might come back. Let’s hope they recover quickly. We have to build from this match, the return of players from the treatment room and from the new signings. I thank the President for this, and he has given me players who run hard, who are young, who are hungry and Italian. It’s now down to us to do well in the coming matches.”
FILIPPO INZAGHI (press conference)
“I knew it would have been a hard match, we’re missing a lot of players right now. It’s difficult what we’re going through at the moment, not only in terms of the results but also in terms of the injuries. The players gave everything, I hope it is the turning point. We must work on our playing style, but with the players coming back from injury, we will do well. I thank the club for the new additions, they are players that I wanted. I don’t feel the need to ask for more to the President, he has already given me what I wanted. I have told the players that the Milan fans want to see players that give everything. Zaccardo played for the first time in a long time and gave his all. The fans want to see Milan play better, with the new signings things will improve. Honda can play on both flanks. I have to give confidence to the team. Today it was important to win.”
2014 – 2015 Italian Serie A Week 21
AC Milan 3 – 1 Parma
Sunday 1 February 2015
San Siro Stadium
Milan, Italy
20:45