By Anna Italia
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Good weather on Sunday.   Sunshine and temperatures of 23 degrees are forecast for the Serie A Week 36 game Sassuolo-Milan at the Mapei Stadium at 12:30 on Sunday 17 May 2015.

MILANELLO – Hachim Mastour spoke to the Milan Channel after training today at Milanello. These were the talented forward’s thoughts ahead of the Sassuolo match on Sunday:

“The victory against Roma has brought back lots of enthusiasm amongst the squad and we’re now extra motivated to end the season in the best possible manner. We will have to repeat our performances from the past two matches. Every player has the desire to end the season on a high note. I would really like to go back to my city and make my debut at Reggio Emilia. I grew up there, I took my first steps there and so at Reggio I feel at home. Sassuolo have no concerns, they’re safe from the drop and so will play with no pressure, while we have to continue on our path and come away with a result because we have the chance to do so.”

Mastour also turned his attention to youth team matters: “The Final-8? Coach Brocchi has told us to enjoy it and to play good football. Lazio are very strong physically, we’re strong on the ball and we have an attractive playing style that makes the difference. They will all be tough sides, but we’re going there to win. I’ve grown a lot physically and mentally. To play amongst the seniors, you work a lot and that’s important. I’ve bonded a lot with El Shaarawy, because I knew him before and we’re similar in dribbling styles. He has a big desire and he’s happy. If he comes on, he will make the difference.”

MILAN – Youth team player Mario Piccinocchi spoke to the Milan Channel earlier today ahead of the Primavera’s match away at Chievo on Saturday. The match against Chievo is the last match of the regular season before the Final-8, where the rossoneri youngsters coached by Cristian Brocchi will be looking to win the Scudetto:

“I am very happy with my performance on Saturday. It’s been a hard and difficult season in all aspects, but you have to take the positives because I’ve been able to develop and improve on my weak points. The Milan Model is helping to bring out my characteristics. I think the squad has developed a lot, I’ve watched every match from the side-lines and I think that every element of the team has grown a great deal which is down to the desire that they show every day. It’s important that we don’t switch off and that we stay focused, continue to work and tomorrow will be the chance to show what we can do and keep things going. It’s been far too long since Milan won the Scudetto at youth level and we’re going into the finals fully motivated and not afraid of anyone. Once you reach the final stages, every team is prepared and strong, we will go there convinced in our means and we will compete with everyone. We’re happy that lots of Milan youth players are doing well with the national side, it’s a source of pride for the club and we hope they go as far as possible. I am happy about these last matches because I still need to improve fitness wise and I need to settle into this new environment and this new group. They’re all giving me a hand.”

MILAN – The May edition of the monthly Italian football magazine Guerin Sportivo celebrates the 60th anniversary of the European Cup/Champions League with a list of the 100 best matches from Europe’s elite competition. Needless to say, Milan feature heavily and are present 16 times. Amongst those matches, readers will find Milan’s 4-1 triumph over Ajax in Madrid in 1969, the 1989 final in Barcelona won 4-0 by the rossoneri against Steaua, the 1994 win as underdogs against Johan Cruijff’s Barcelona, the all-Italian final of 2003 against Juventus and many more.

MILAN – Here are the 18 players called-up by Milan Primavera coach Cristian Brocchi for tomorrow’s last league match of the regular season at Chievo:

Goalkeepers: Livieri, Cavana.

Defenders: Bonanni, Derosa, De Santis, Rondanini, Turano, Zucchetti.

Midfielders: Crociata, Gamarra, Piccinocchi, De Piano, Segre.

Forwards: Di Molfetta, Fabbro, Ronchi, Vassallo, Mastour.