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Here are the declarations of AC Milan Coach (temporary) Mauro Tassotti after the victory against Spezia Calcio in the Coppa Italia Round of 16 on Wednesday 15 January 2014: AC Milan 3 – 1 Spezia. AC Milan qualifying to the Coppa Italia Quarterfinal against Udinese.
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MAURO TASSOTTI
“We showed the right approach and the
team did well. As long as we stayed focused on the match, things went
well. Pazzini played a big game. He scored, he created and he had a lot
of chances. I saw some very good patches of play and I’m happy. Rami is a
very exuberant player. He has to learn to play simple football at the
back.
The team has to understand that even if we’re 3-0 up, we can’t
slacken. The substitutions have an impact there. We changed things a lot
and created some confusion. This is a win for the club. We have to play
in Europe next season and this looks like the easiest road to get us
there.
This is a win for Allegri as well. There were some positives
in the game but we didn’t end the match well. I’m personally very tied
to Allegri. He was here for 3 and a half years and I feel a level of
responsibility with what happened as well. Just as I did the year that
we won the title too.
Getting through to the next round was the most
important thing and it’s important to have Pazzini back as well. Knowing
we can count on him is fundamental. Honda did well and he needs to up
the rhythm in his game. Technically he’s very good and he scored a good
goal.
I don’t know what I’ll say to Seedorf. He knows the team and
many of them played with him as well. I don’t think he ever took his
eyes off this club. I can clear any doubts regarding the squad.”
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AC Milan 3 – 1 Spezia
Coppa Italia Round of 16
Wednesday 15 January 2014
San Siro Stadium
Milan, Italy
18:00