Milan’s Victory in Verona: Fonseca’s Post-Match Insights

AC Milan secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Hellas Verona at the Bentegodi stadium, with Tijjani Reijnders scoring the decisive goal. This win has strengthened Paulo Fonseca’s position as the team’s manager. Following the match, Fonseca shared his thoughts with DAZN and later in a press conference.

Reflecting on the game, Fonseca acknowledged a slow start in the first half, attributing it to missing players and recent results. Despite dominating possession, the team lacked aggression in the final third. He expressed satisfaction with the deserved win and another clean sheet, emphasizing the need for offensive improvement.

Fonseca praised the defensive performance, highlighting the contributions of central defenders, Fofana, and Terracciano. He noted the team’s increasing defensive stability, which he believes is crucial for better attacking play.

Regarding injuries, Fonseca provided updates on several players:

• Rafael Leao’s substitution was precautionary, with no serious concerns expected.
• Theo Hernandez is not injured.
• Christian Pulisic arrived injured from international duty.
• Alvaro Morata has tonsillitis.
• Only Yunus Musah and Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s injuries were unexpected issues.

Looking ahead to the Roma match, Fonseca expressed optimism about Leao’s availability and Pulisic’s potential return. He also commented on Alex Jimenez’s recent performances, stating that the young player has become an integral part of the squad.

In response to questions about the club’s support, Fonseca affirmed that he has felt consistent backing from the management since his arrival.