Vincenzo Montella believes Milan have ‘the X factor’ and “what it takes to go up a level” ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash with Austria Vienna.
Milan can book their place in the Europa League Round of 32 with victory over the Austrians, and Montella is banking on qualification to be settled with a game to spare so his side can “concentrate more” on improving their Serie A form.
“It’s true that we need results,” the Coach said at a Press conference.
Vincenzo Montella believes Milan have ‘the X factor’ and “what it takes to go up a level” ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash with Austria Vienna.
Milan can book their place in the Europa League Round of 32 with victory over the Austrians, and Montella is banking on qualification to be settled with a game to spare so his side can “concentrate more” on improving their Serie A form.
“It’s true that we need results,” the Coach said at a Press conference.
“Tomorrow we have an important opportunity to confirm first place. It would allow us to concentrate more on the League.
“Two strikers? It’s a possibility. Suso isn’t fit and we don’t want to risk him. He’s also had a fever.
“The two strikers worked well together on Sunday, and we need to supply them better.
“We have a chance to move forward. It’s not just an achievement but an objective that we want a lot.
“I won’t compare myself as a striker to the ones we have now. We had a lot of shots at Napoli, but we need to do better.
“My work? You tell me that I always change formation, but I can’t do anything else. I think it’s a good and a bad thing at the same time.
“Team dinner? I’ve never believed in them. The other day was a one-off for the purposes of the group. Misunderstandings have been put aside for a while.
“Do Milan have ‘the X factor’? I think so. We have what it takes to go up a level.
“In Italy, there are no easy games, but we’ll face all the teams that are below us in the table, and there are plenty of possibilities for us to get closer to our objectives.
“The path in Europe is a very long one, but we can’t put all our eggs in one basket.
“It’s an important opportunity for all the players. If we are to focus on qualification, I think there’ll be a chance for us to focus on the League.
“One doesn’t rule out the other because the Europa League Final is too far away.”