Alessandro Florenzi underlined his belief in Milan’s chances next season and commented on the strengths of Scudetto rivals Inter and Juventus.
The 31-year-old Italian full back joined the Rossoneri on loan from Roma last season and played an important role for Stefano Pioli, filling in when necessary to help Milan secure their first Scudetto in a decade. Florenzi’s efforts saw him earn a permanent move to the club, putting pen to paper on a three-year deal.
Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Florenzi first discussed the importance of team spirit and the mental impact of winning the Scudetto.
“The coach told us something, ‘success changes people.’ We have to make sure that it doesn’t happen to us.
“The coach is very good at this. The Scudetto magic is there, I feel it, however, it must be nurtured. Otherwise it’ll go out.”
He spoke about the Rossoneri’s decision to make his stay permanent earlier this summer.
“Milan had faith in me when few would’ve done so. I have to thank especially Ricky Massara, who already knew me, but I hope Paolo liked me as well.
“And then Milan had already looked for me while I was going to Valencia.”
The former Roma full back spoke highly about teammate Rafael Leao.
“Rafa has to take a step up at a mentality level, but not because he doesn’t have it. I’m talking about something else, the desire to stay in the fight, not to dribble necessarily.
“He lacks this and it’s small, because he has everything else. In him I see Mbappé again, with one difference.
“Kylian never makes a mistake in front of goal. Rafa, however, is there. Rafa is a top player, but don’t tell him that!”
He revealed that he expects Juventus to be stronger than Inter in the upcoming season.
“I know I’m wronging Inter but I’d say Juve, they have improved more. Di Maria is the strongest I have ever played with on my wing. Better even than Salah, who had not yet exploded at Roma.”
Finally, Florenzi suggested that he isn’t too concerned about the bookies making Juventus and Inter the favourites.
“They said that even in 2021 and then… Let’s say that it doesn’t bother me, it will bother me if they raise the trophy in June.”
Garbage player lmao
I understand that you’re really working hard to have everyone look like you.
You have to keep it rather than feel it.
Garbage player and you are “laughing your a.. off”?
Though it is tempting I will not tell you what I would have told you had we been face to face. Come on, Emilio! I am sure you can do a lot better than that. Think!
Don’t stress ur self scudetto is between inter and Juve
Only an idiot would right Milan off. They have been improving season after season. 2nd place finish, then the season after they go 1 place higher and winning the league. I truly believe we are one of the favourites to take the Scudetto again. Pioli and his staff have been working with, and improving these players for over 3 years now. Juve and Inter can keep buying expensive players and cooking there books. We on the other hand have Pioli, and he makes his own champions. I love the fact everyone is righting us off. Makes it all the sweeter when we win! AGAIN.
Anyone who says it’s only between Juve and Inter don’t know there football.
To tires to go personal here again considering there are so many of you who are still butt hurt because Milan won the league, I just finished watching the freindly against OM.. we look solid as hell.
Underestimating Milan is a mistake. Never right us off. We are the defending champion. This season is going to be very competitive. Also don’t forget about Roma who is doing very well in the mercato.