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| Pirlo blames lazy Milan |
Sunday 7 December, 2008 |
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Andrea Pirlo added to the tension at Milan by accusing his teammates of not providing enough movement off the ball.
The Rossoneri have been struggling badly of late with draws at Lecce, Torino and Portsmouth before two straight defeats against Palermo and Lazio.
Ironically, the team had been performing better when star midfielder Pirlo was out injured, but the World Cup winner insists his return after a two-month lay-off is not to blame for the downturn.
“I don't think I am the problem in this team. I know that some people say that is the case, but I don't believe them and continue on my path,” he told Milan Channel.
“Unfortunately I am not 100 per cent fit yet, but when I am on form I will give my all, as always.”
Pirlo identifies the issues affecting the Rossoneri in the attitude and work rate of his teammates.
“It is easier for me to play when the two fullbacks push forward a great deal. If they wait for the ball, then it becomes difficult for me.
“For example, when we played away to Palermo, I was able to give [Alexandre] Pato the chance to open the scoring because he moved off the ball.”
Pirlo won't be able to prove that theory this afternoon, as he is one of many Milan players injured for the match with Catania.
Ronaldinho, Clarence Seedorf, Pippo Inzaghi, Massimo Ambrosini, Marco Borriello, Daniele Bonera and Alessandro Nesta are also out of action.
Pato will need a late fitness test to see if he can play after bruising his ribs in that game in Sicily.
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