"In the last three years in Italy I have faced something I had never seen. I can't even take a word without them asking me: is the team really yours or Elliott's? It's absurd. It's frustrating."
The 28 man squad does not include anyone from the Diavolo squad, despite three potential options. Matteo Gabbia and Davide Bartesaghi have both been struggling with injuries recently.
According to what was reported this morning by La Gazzetta dello Sport (via MilanPress), over 72,000 fans are expected at San Siro for the game against Torino. In fact, a look at the seat map for available tickets shows that the game is already sold out.
Internally, AC Milan are already planning for next season, and it appears that the squad will be built for the Champions League - an understandable decision, given the current position. It would be an incredible catastrophe if Milan were to throw away their chances of entering Europe's premier competition next season.
Here at the Olimpico, we won the Italian Cup, which allowed us to be here in the Europa League. That win against Milan is indelible, something destined to remain forever, and now we are here after a beautiful journey in the groups and playoffs.
Napoli are back in great form and have recovered several players who will give them something extra from now on. This general slowdown brings out their qualities, and if you also have more fuel, you have an advantage. Napoli, as a whole, was a team that showed resilience and tactical discipline.
