Adriano Galliani reveals Silvio Berlusconi’s marks for Milan and Pippo Inzaghi, and comments on Giampaolo Pazzini and Fernando Torres.
Adriano Galliani reveals Silvio Berlusconi’s marks for Milan and Pippo Inzaghi, and comments on Giampaolo Pazzini and Fernando Torres.
The President was at Milanello for his weekly visit with the Rossoneri’s coaching and playing staff and offered his marks out of 10 for their work so far this term.
“Berlusconi remains positive and he gave a mark to the team and another to the Coach,” Galliani has told Milannews.it this evening.
“At this moment it is seven to the players and eight to the Coach.
“His main advice is scoring goals and he told the players something he also told Mario Balotelli about winning and scoring goals. He is really able to convey positivity.”
Marco van Basten has turned 50 today and Milan haven't forgotten about their former striker.
“Berlusconi tried to call him via [assistant manager] Mauro Tassotti in order to wish him happy birthday but his mobile was off.
“He wanted to talk to him on the phone in person, but I think Marco at the moment is slightly overwhelmed with phone calls and text messages, despite it seems like his friend Tassotti knows how to find him!
“I keep watching videos of Van Basten and the more I watch them, the more I like them! He was a fantastic centre forward.
“It was like if he had a hand instead of foot. I keep thinking about his goal scored in the Euro 88 Final, also when he won the Balon d’Or.
“Back in those days, we achieved the first three spots in that list. But now we have to look forward.”
The immediate present is about a very balanced Serie A as far as the top spots go.
“It’s seven teams split by one point and then Fiorentina have 13. I think there’s a lot of balance this season.
“We are separated by six points from Juventus and Roma and that’s many but not that many points to be honest.”
Galliani also responded on the issue regarding Giampaolo Pazzini, whose wife was very critical towards Inzaghi on her Instagram profile yesterday.
“I have spoken with Pazzini but it’s our business. He wants to play like every other player wants to play. But I’d prefer to skip on husband and wives’ relationships.”
Milan might be able to field Riccardo Montolivo sooner rather than later, as he continues his recovery from a broken leg sustained in May.
“Montolivo can do everything and he will be back with the fitness Coaches today or Monday.
“It’s 25 days before the derby so we’ll have to see if he can recover for that date.
“The bone is healed, and he’s been given the go-ahead. Let’s see how he feels but of course he’d give us quality.”
Finally, Galliani has spent some nice words also for Fernando Torres.
“I think that this problem with his ankle has really held him back so far. I like Torres because he does the right movements.
“For instance, in the game against Verona, when Honda scored on El Shaarawy’s assist, a more selfish striker would have tried to go and get the ball, while he took away a defender from his teammate.
“Also, when you get injured at your peak, it’s normal that it takes time to get back to the usual condition.”