Considering Milan’s dismal home record and Reggina’s attitude, Nevio Orlandi insists his team won’t raise the drawbridge at San Siro.
“We must go there aware of Milan’s strength, but with the intention of attacking them and playing a positive match,” said the Coach who defeated Sampdoria last week.
“To put up the barricades against a team like that would be counter-productive. We should be careful in defence, of course, but also dedicated to pushing forward quickly and sharply.”
The Rossoneri need a victory to get back into the race for the Champions League, while Reggina are desperate to climb out of the bottom three.
“Milan went through a tough time, but although they lost away to Juventus last week, they seemed to be on the way back up.
“They will be missing some important players, such as Massimo Ambrosini, but the substitutes are all up to scratch.”
Perhaps crucially, Reggina boss Orlandi knows they have nothing to lose at San Siro.
“In the worst case scenario, we lose at Milan and will play for our safety in the final four rounds. If we get a positive result, then it is a huge boost for the table and psychologically going into the final sprint.”
Orlandi will be pleased to shake Carlo Ancelotti’s hand on the touchline at San Siro this afternoon in a game you can see live on Five.
“I met Ancelotti for the first time when he was at Reggiana, then we were in the same class for the Coaching course at Coverciano. He is a wonderful person, a great Coach and professional. It will be a pleasure to see him again.”
Reggina squad: Campagnolo, Novakovic; Aronica, Costa, Modesto, Alvarez, Cirillo, Valdez; Barreto, Cozza, Missiroli, Tognozzi, Vigiani; Ceravolo, Amoruso, Brienza, Joelson, Stuani
