Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani doesn’t expect Torino to beat Fiorentina on Sunday and was devastated by last weekend's defeat at Napoli.
Having overtaken Fiorentina for fourth-place with a glorious derby win over Inter, the Diavolo had looked set for Champions League qualification.
But disaster struck when the Rossoneri were beaten 3-1 by Napoli, allowing the Viola to take advantage with a win over Parma.
“I don’t know whether or not the defeat against Napoli was the worst of the season,” Galliani mused. “I know that it was an unexpected loss.
“There was no explanation for the result. The team came into the game after three good results and the thing that amazed me was that we never dominated the match.
“It was the first away game of the season where we were really second best.
“Now we will have to see what happens, but we still believe.”
Milan need to take maximum points against Udinese and hope that Fiorentina fall in Turin on Sunday if they are to play in next season’s Champions League.
“We don’t expect a gift from anyone because nobody gives them,” Galliani insisted.
“But this League has shown results that are similar to the others in northern Europe, where anyone can beat anyone else, and that is very positive.”
Silvio Berlusconi had to step down as club President last week after he was sworn in as Italy’s Prime Minister.
“Silvio didn’t see the game on Sunday because he was flying,” Galliani revealed.
“I spoke to him in the evening and he was sad, just as I was. He is still Milan’s No 1 fan, even if the law stops him from being President.
“More than being red with rage, he was disappointed and saddened, which were the feelings of the players and the Coach.”
