Fonseca: “You don’t see many matches in Serie A with a team as attacking as us” | OneFootball

Paulo Fonseca doubled down on his stance that AC Milan played well during their 0-0 draw against Genoa, claiming his side attacked like no others in Serie A would.

In what was supposed to be a night that celebrated 125 years of history, with trophies and legends on the field before the game, Milan were reminded how far they have fallen.

They looked slow and lethargic for most of the game against Genoa and ultimately failed to break down their opponents, being held to a 0-0 draw. Two chances that were created were wasted by Alvaro Morata, and the team were jeered off at full-time.

Fonseca’s comments after the game left a lot of fans confused as he thought the team played well, while after the game there were some very strong protests on display which he said he understood.

The coach spoke in the press conference room at San Siro after the full-time whistle and he tried to put a positive spin on the performance, with his comments relayed by MilanNews.

What kind of game was it?

“Normal protest. I fully understand the fans’ reaction. Today was a special day. But we have to be fair to the team: the players did everything to win. Only the goal was missing.

“Attitude, team spirit, they were there. We lacked quality, in the last decisions, assists, shots, but not everything else… I want to be fair to the team. The boys did everything to win.”

Are you concerned about the atmosphere around the club and the league table?

“We are not in the place we want to be. We are working in an honest way.”

Sacchi in 1988 had a similar position to yours, Berlusconi kept him. Should the management do the same with you?

“Honestly, I don’t need it. From day one, I’ve had the players with me, every day they show me that they are with me and that they believe in my ideas.”

The fans demand ambition. Can the market help?

“I think the team had ambition to win the match. You don’t see many matches in Serie A with a team as attacking as us today. The team were ambitious.”

Do you need anything in January?

“It’s not time to think about January. We have to think about working. At the right time we’ll think about what we can do to improve the team.”