Antonio Mirante has warned Parma of a Milan looking to react this weekend, as he outlines his objectives to the end of the season.
The in-form goalkeeper and his Ducali colleagues head out to San Siro on Sunday afternoon to face the Rossoneri, on a club record unbeaten run and eight points and four places above Clarence Seedorf’s side.
Even so, Mirante sees a test for he and his defence at the Giuseppe Meazza.
Antonio Mirante has warned Parma of a Milan looking to react this weekend, as he outlines his objectives to the end of the season.
The in-form goalkeeper and his Ducali colleagues head out to San Siro on Sunday afternoon to face the Rossoneri, on a club record unbeaten run and eight points and four places above Clarence Seedorf’s side.
Even so, Mirante sees a test for he and his defence at the Giuseppe Meazza.
“Sunday will be an uncomfortable game because Milan will want to make up for the Champions League elimination and they have so many players who can provide a decisive action in the game,” the 30-year-old has considered to the Gazzetta dello Sport today.
“Balotelli? I judge and study him as an opponent, he has a strong shot and a decent speed of execution.
“Our form? At the beginning of the season we conceded too many goals. With the work and experience, we have found the right balance.
“Playing four at the back gave us cover, and then from that has come the individual performances. Paletta has gotten into the national team, Lucarelli as captain is 36 and still a pillar, then Cassani and Gobbi are always in place.”
Mirante’s performances of late earned him a call-up to Cesare Prandelli’s training camp held in Rome for the first three days of this week, and it has him dreaming of what might be come the summer.
“Going to Brazil is an objective, I’m happy with myself and I have confidence in the choices made by Cesare Prandelli.
“It would be great to reach Europe with Parma and then go to the World Cup.
“I am a goalkeeper for an act of bullying, my brother forced me and now here I am. In my career, I was lucky enough to arrive at Parma after two years at Sampdoria.
“Here I have found an environment that has believed in me and allowed me to play with continuity.
“I owe a lot to [goalkeeper Coach] Luca Bucci, who has played for this club and won a lot – he has taught me to become a complete athlete.”