Pippo Inzaghi said Milan will “gain in team spirit and hunger” with Mario Balotelli’s move to Liverpool.
Pippo Inzaghi said Milan will “gain in team spirit and hunger” with Mario Balotelli’s move to Liverpool.
The Coach spoke to reporters at the Forte dei Marmi beach resort, including MilanNews.it, about the imminent £16m (€20m) transfer.
“When a player leaves, it means all the parties involved took this decision. We are certainly losing a great player, but we gain something more in team spirit and hunger.
“I wish Balo all the best at Liverpool.”
The search is on for a replacement with the likes of Jackson Martinez, Mattia Destro, Leandro Damiao, Fernando Torres and Alvaro Negredo mentioned.
“The directors know what I want on the market. I have to train the players at my disposal and we have a squad up to the task. If someone else arrives then even better, but otherwise we’re fine as we are.”
Inzaghi hinted the key to a post-Balotelli system would be using a ‘False 9.’
“Jeremy Menez can play any of the three attacking roles and help us to use a different system. He is a versatile player who will be of great use.”