He knows what to do with and without the ball. When he gives that to the team - not to me - he will play. The reason some players didn't play is that you can be excellent on the ball, but not good enough without it. Under me, you won't play in that case. I'm very clear about that.
AC Milan's forwards have scored just eight goals in 2026: four from Leao, three from Nkunku and one from Füllkrug. A paltry figure considering that since the first match of the new calendar year, the away match against Cagliari, 15 games have been played.
Conte stated, 'It leaves us with a lot of enthusiasm and confidence... if we're up there in second place, we have to thank the players who filled in for this year's many absences.' He emphasized the extraordinary achievements of the team during challenging times.