Michael Essien believes that Milan can surprise in Serie A this season and is excited to be working with Pippo Inzaghi.
The Ghana midfielder spoke at length with FIFA’s official website and, alongside discussing his international career, focused on hopes this season with the Rossoneri.
“I am hoping to contribute to Milan’s success in any way I can and hoping we can finish in the top two or three,” Essien said.
Michael Essien believes that Milan can surprise in Serie A this season and is excited to be working with Pippo Inzaghi.
The Ghana midfielder spoke at length with FIFA’s official website and, alongside discussing his international career, focused on hopes this season with the Rossoneri.
“I am hoping to contribute to Milan’s success in any way I can and hoping we can finish in the top two or three,” Essien said.
“We have high hopes of doing well and my job like any other Milan player is to fight for the club when called upon so we can succeed as a group.”
When asked about not being in Europe, the 31-year-old noted that whilst it can be a positive, it cannot guarantee success this term.
“I'm sure it will help us, although we still would liked to have been in Europe. We have to look ahead but we mustn't forget we need to work hard to be able to do well in Serie A.
“Not being in Europe doesn't automatically mean you'll do well. It means fewer games and good recovery times compared to those in Europe but we still have to work hard and take our opportunities as they come throughout the season.”
Essien has played just 22 minutes this season, coming on as a substitute in the Rossoneri's 3-1 win over Lazio, but he remains positive about his new Coach.
“He is a good person first and foremost and is doing a good job as a Coach too. He's relatively young as a full-time Serie A Coach but I have no doubt he'll do well if he carries on in this way.
“It’s not easy to coach and manage football clubs, let alone a great club like Milan, so I have a lot of respect for him for taking up the challenge and he is giving it everything he has.”