| |
 |  |
|
| Galliani: Milan should do better |
Sunday 31 May, 2009 |
|
Adriano Galliani admits if Milan lose at Fiorentina and miss out on automatic Champions League qualification, “it will be a disappointment.”
The Rossoneri must avoid a defeat by two clear goals in order to go straight into the tournament without going through the preliminary round.
“If we finish second then we'd be extremely happy, because if Juventus don't beat Lazio then that's up for grabs too,” said the general manager.
“If we finish third then we'll be happy, but if we end up fourth then it will be a disappointment.”
Many expect Carlo Ancelotti to leave for Chelsea next week, regardless of where the Rossoneri end up after the game with Fiorentina.
“In any case, gambling for such an important result in the final round means a team like Milan has not done enough,” continued Galliani.
“This club should resolve certain problems beforehand. I remain confident that Milan will reach the Champions League directly.”
Ancelotti said his players are at an advantage because they are accustomed to the pressure of a Final, but Galliani won't take it that far.
“It is an important game, but a Champions League Final is quite another. Anyone who says that has never experienced a Final. Let us not mix the sacred with the profane.”
Fans have criticised the club for some poor transfer decisions and this week Yoann Gourcuff was sold to Bordeaux for £13m after spending the season there on loan.
“We were accused of a bad buy when we got him, now we made a bad sale,” mused the transfer guru.
“It's a shame he has gone, although we did pay £2m for him and sold for £13m. I tried to convince him to return to Milan, but he was not sure of a starting spot here and really wanted to play regularly in the year leading up to the World Cup.
“In any case, I'd have preferred to keep Gourcuff and forego the £13m.”
|
|
|
Ancelotti keeps focus on Florence
Carlo Ancelotti snapped at journalists that what he does after Milan’s crunch match with Fiorentina is “nobody’s business but my own.” More
Beckham: I paid $10m for Milan stay
David Beckham says he won’t follow Carlo Ancelotti to Chelsea, but reveals he paid around $10m to stay at Milan this season. More
Prandelli believes in Viola dream
Cesare Prandelli tells Fiorentina they can “make this dream come true” by beating Milan to the Champions League automatic spot on Sunday. More |
|
| |
| |
