(IN THE PHOTO: press conference at Milanello) 
MILAN – Cristian Brocchi held a pre-game press conference on Friday and looked ahead to the team’s final league match of the season versus Roma. 
Opening comments from the Milan tactician: "Tomorrow is a huge match. I will be assessing which players I can then rely on for the cup final. Those who play tomorrow have to show me how much they want it and have the right attitude ahead of the final. In this short space of time available, I have tried to give everyone a chance. The only ones who haven’t been given a start have been Locatelli and Simic. I have watched everyone. Tomorrow, I am expecting the players to show the right desire and spirit to try and claim a place in the starting line-up for the cup final. My career has shown that I have always wanted to win. Always. I have a character and personality that means I give 100% and aim to win. Then, match incidents and other factors can result in a different outcome, but I have a winning mentality. I am disappointed we have lost sixth spot, but we have given our all and we have had a bit of bad luck. Sassuolo picking up 9 points from the past 3 games has been a blow to our chances. We have dropped points but in 5 games we have picked up 8 points. We only needed 2 more to be in a better position. We didn’t play badly in the first half versus Bologna but the sending off changed the game. Had Bologna not been in 10-men, they would have played an open game. But once they were sent down to 10 men, Bologna closed up and we were too slow on the ball. We have made improvements however when in possession but without positive results it’s hard to highlight this. But as a coach, if I see a player make the right movement or carry out an instruction, then it’s right that I draw attention to it." 
More from the coach: "Roma play the best football and there is a positive atmosphere around the club as well as an incredible mental strength. Spalletti has done an incredible job and he has a quality squad. I hope Totti plays tomorrow. He has made history in the game and he has treated us to so many great moments. I live for the moment because I know that news will come over my future. Matches are clearly different to training, but you can still tell whether a coach is good or not via a training session. I was appointed to instill certain ideas and concepts. The history of this club dictates a certain playing style. However, I have to take note of the small improvements that there have been. At Milan, we have to follow the past that we all know. I was chosen for my ideas of the game which will not be altered. The President has a clear project in his mind and I have started this process. If I can then carry it out from the start of next season, then I am sure that I can have a positive contribution. I have read a lot of things over Balotelli today, but I haven’t decided anything. I have several players available and I have an idea over which players leave me with the best chance of winning. Luiz Adriano has always been committed every time he has been called-upon. Today I will decide who will start. When I choose my team, I assess the individual characteristics of the players and the balance they bring. I am honoured that the President chose me for the work I did with the youth team. He chose me for my methods and this is my strength. Should the President change his mind, I would always be grateful regardless for the rest of my life. I will accept any decision gladly, safe in the knowledge that I have lived my dream and happy with what I have done in these 30 days."  
Closing comments from Brocchi: "You can always do more, but my staff and I have given 100%. We have always tried to find the right solutions. At times, you also need a bit of luck in life and recently we have not had any. Our ideas and our methods have been strengthened in this period. I am expecting a bit more from 4 or 5 players, a purposeful attitude and a desire to instill character and positivity to the others. How can I be thinking about Ibrahimovic at a time like this when we have two matches ahead of us that can change everything? I want to end the season on a high note and then sit down and think about the future. We will assess Montolivo today and his condition. Should I choose Locatelli and not Montolivo it’s because I know Locatelli, just like I wasn’t afraid to start Calabria last week who I think did well versus Bologna. This squad has some limits technically and in terms of character. Every player has his past and is different. The only thing I want is a Milan team with real values. Honda is always ready. He is a model professional. You can always rely on him. He will have an important contribution in these next two games whether it be from the start or from the bench. Boateng’s attitude makes me want to play him always, but I also have to combine a player’s characteristics with those of the team. His role is to link up midfield and attack. He has had chances. He deserved and deserves more, but at times a coach has to take tough decisions. The 10 minutes at Bologna were an answer to the critics. In terms of attitude and spirit, he deserves to play."