After a favorable 3-0 away victory to Ludogrets in the Europa League, Gennaro Gattuso and Milan now shift their focus back to Serie A. This weekend they have a tough test against Sampdoria and the manager spoke at his pre-match press conference: "Biglia? He is not the only one making a difference, we are playing as a unit. Suso and Calhanoglu are doing important work, we are in 30-35 meters, we have to praise the whole squad for the work its doing. Bonucci-Romagnoli? I would like to talk about the whole back four as we are rarely letting people behind us. Bonucci must be an example for this squad, he is the champion who trains at a thousand an hour, the champion who puts passion in everything he does. Milan needs this, the locker room was composed of great champions and professionals. Offers from abroad? For me there is Milan, Sampdoria tomorrow, I hope to remain for as long as possible. The last thing this club has to worry about is me.
Giampaolo? I have copied a lot from him on how to make the squad play. I know his value, I am very worried, it is going to be a very difficult match in which we can't make any mistakes: if you make one they will punish you for it. What did I steal from him? The defense in front of goal: he is a teacher. At Coverciano, when I met him years ago, It was fascinating to talk to him and he opened up a whole world for me. Gigio Donnarumma and the Curva at the end of the Ludogrets match? It was a gesture I was waiting for, the lower level of fans facilitated all of this. I believe, for all young players too, that Donnarumma needs a sense of belonging and affection. Cutrone? He is also very young, we shouldn't begin to make comparisons: he needs to grow. There are many examples in the past 30 years. Patrick must grow and work and work and rest and rest. I hope he finds a beautiful girlfriend."
