On the eve of the match against Milan at San Siro, the Lecce coach, Luke Gottispoke at a press conference to present the challenge, with the Salento team coming off a draw against Parma last week and a defeat in the Coppa Italia on Tuesday against Sassuolo at the Via del Mare.
How is this game played?
“Trying to go and do our best. We’re facing a team that probably went through a moment of pressure but now has taken some of the weight off its shoulders. We’ll try to do our best to disturb and hurt Milan.”
How do you replace Guilbert?
“Yesterday was just a recovery training session. We have a pretty crowded infirmary. Some have long-term things, others small annoyances. Today we evaluate who is better and try to put everyone in the best positions. We look at ourselves, then there is Milan with its characteristics. Putting everything together will not be easy. I am thinking above all of Lecce, then Milan”.
How did you see the group after the Coppa Italia?
“Football is very emotional. There are warnings sometimes, you can predict… Instead, you lose two important points in the recovery against Parma. Two points that would have given everyone a different sense of environmental serenity, lost suddenly. In the cup it didn’t go as we hoped. I have to accompany the group in a constant growth, the incidents are part of the journey. In every group there are those who have their moments of form, I think of the group”.
Will Milan confirm the 4-4-2?
“In general, I think he will continue with the derby lineup. He has shown courage. He has many players to continue in this direction.”
How is Krstovic?
“He’s not sick. Episodes happen. Yesterday he had a normal training session. I’m interested in how he comes out mentally. We talked a lot all together without hiding anything and I didn’t notice any problems.”