The Milan coach Paulo Fonsecaat the end of the 3-0 success over Lecce, spoke to the microphones of Sky Sports of the momentary record and also of the next Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen:
Did you expect this situation in the rankings 14 days ago?
“No, after the first two games I didn’t expect it. But this is football, things change in one direction or another even in 90 minutes. It was important to win after the derby, it was too important. We celebrated and returning to reality wasn’t easy, but my players understood it well.”
Is Fofana already a key to this Milan?
“He is an important player, but the whole team has made an evolution in the last few games. Fofana is well, he has confidence even if this is a new role for him. But I feel that he is growing, he has more confidence and today It’s important for our team.”
What match is that against Leverkusen?
“It will be a totally different match. We weren’t lucky because we immediately found the two teams that play best at the moment in Europe. First Liverpool, now Leverkusen who are the same as last year and perhaps even better. We know it will be difficult , but I’m honest, I still haven’t watched much because I was focused on this match against Lecce.”
The choice of the two attackers?
“It was both tactical and for their aggression. Morata’s characteristics allow me to let him play this role as an attacking midfielder, between the lines. With a striker like Haaland you couldn’t do it, so yes. Then I like the energy they bring a lot, it’s contagious for the team. Now I also see Leao working harder, also because he follows their examples.”