Tare answers questions on Milan's injury crisis and limited depth: "Deliberately made this way"

"It's a great opportunity, there are no excuses or complaints: it's part of the game, the team is doing well and is coming off a string of positive results. We're playing against a strong team that hasn't achieved much of its potential. But tonight we have a great opportunity and we have to play for it."

"Athekame is young with great potential: playing at San Siro puts pressure on him, so we shouldn't put it on him. He's shown great ability in training and today he deserved to start. It's always easy to play with Luka; playing alongside a champion can only help you learn and grow."

"The squad was deliberately made this way: 19 outfield players, 3-4 goalkeepers, and 2-3 Milan Futuro players who are permanent. These absences aren't a positive thing, but they shouldn't be an excuse, because with a win tonight, we can look forward to this season with great confidence."

Milan can reach the top of the Serie A standings with a win after eight rounds. Several key players are sidelined with muscle and bone injuries, including Ardon Jashari, Christian Pulisic, Adrien Rabiot, Christopher Nkunku, Pervis Estupinan and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Massimiliano Allegri made three changes to the starting lineup and the bench contains only five outfield players. The fixture represents a major opportunity despite depleted depth. Athekame is identified as a promising young player who should avoid excessive pressure at San Siro and can benefit from playing alongside experienced teammates. The squad was built with 19 outfield players and limited permanent youth inclusions; current absences should not be treated as excuses.

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