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CHRISTIAN ABBIATI TO THE MILAN CHANNEL: “CRUCIAL THE NEXT TWO GAMES”

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MILANELLO – This is what Christian Abbiati had to say in an exclusive interview at the Milan Channel at the end of the morning session:

“I had a lot of hair in that game, but I remember all quite well. I remember Costacurta’s pat on my back after a save. It is a memory I will always keep in my heart. For me wearing a Milan shirt was a dream, after my hard work to stand out. And just think that at the end of that season we also won the title. Maldini, Costacurta, Albertini, Seba Rossi, they all helped me quite a lot. I entered on tiptoe into the dressing-room, I was so shy and scared. I first spoke to Maldini after six months. This is still a neat memory to me.

I have a good relationship with young goalkeepers. I try to teach them important things, but I also joke with them. What is essential is that we are compact. If Gigio does well, we are all happy. He has a great potential, really huge. If I can advise him, I’m happy to do it. Yesterday he was so serious when he started training, and I told him to laugh. It is human to make mistakes, also stars make mistakes.

All the teams who face Milan do their utmost. Unfortunately they all come to the San Siro to make their life game. Once they came with the idea of limiting the damage. This mentality has to be restored. We must collect three points to continue our run towards the sixth place. We had a grip on it until last Sunday, and now the next two games are crucial to be certain to clinch a spot for Europe.

The TIM Cup? We know that if we won it, apart from the trophy, we could get access to the European Cups. We have to fight for the sixth place, to secure the access through the Serie A. For Brocchi it is not easy. He has an idea of ball possession which is not easy to convey players at this stage and in such a rush, but we are trying to improve what he is asking us. Time is not on our side, we have to show on the pitch all what we learn from him.

I’m happy about Atletico Madrid. They started a project and are carring it out well. Two finals within 3 years are a great result, I hope they can win the Champions League. I still have some friends in their coaching staff and management. If I have the chance, I’ll go to see the match. My wish for next season? To return to the European spot and win the TIM Cup”.

MILANELLO, FOCUS ON TECHNIQUE

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Second training session of the week for the Rossoneri ahead of Saturday’s clash at Bologna.

(IN THE PHOTO: Jeremy Menez in action at the Milanello Sports Centre)

((IN THE PHOTO: Jeremy Menez in action at the Milanello Sports Centre))

MILANELLO – In a sunny morning at Milanello, the team returned working for what was their second session this week ahead of Saturday evening clash at the Dall’Ara stadium against Roberto Donadoni’s Bologna.

Just before starting, the team warmed up the gym, with Bacca, De Sciglio and Poli focusing especially on fitness.

The team went out to the lower pitch at 11 and continued working on technique. The players had some drills attack against defence, four vs three and six vs five. The session ended with the usual training match.

The individuals: Bertolacci trained with his team-mates for the whole session, as on Tuesday. Bonaventura worked aside, while Abate and Alex continued with their personalised schedules.

Tomorrow the Rossoneri will be back to the training pitch at Milanello again in the morning, starting from 11.

 

TOWARDS BOLOGNA-MILAN: GOAL TIMING IN THE LAST CLASHES

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MILAN – Milan have scored 35 goals at Bologna since season 1988/1989, as follows:

14 first-half goals (5 between the 1st and the 15th minute, 5 between the 16th and the 30th minute, 4 between the 31st and the 45th minute)

21 second-half goals  (6 between the 46th and the 60th minute, 4 between the 61st and the 75th minute and 11 between the 76th and the 90th minute)