AC Milan technical director Paolo Maldini was interviewed by Sky Sport ahead of Juventus-Milan. Here are his statements:
How good is this match?
"We are fine, of course, many times this challenge meant Scudetto. Having made a path like ours, finding ourselves in these conditions is not what we were shooting but now we are there and [we'll] play".
On Donnarumma:
"I saw him concentrated, serene and determined. We must also think about the past of this player who played in the youth teams, he almost broke the record of precocity and never reached an important goal such as qualification for the Champions League. He is focused on this goal. "
Talks with John Elkann:
"He is very fascinated by the fact that there is a third generation of Maldini at Milan."
On challenges of this kind:
"We play one season, of the other five fighting for the Champions League they have every chance to qualify. We too have destiny in our hands. How can we win? In these cases, experience at high levels it certainly helps, but even the unconsciousness of young people can give you a hand".
On Mourinho:
"I sent him a message, he replied in a nice way. His arrival is good for Roma, for the championship and it may be an incentive to find a coach who makes you find this even more important showcase".
According to our reconstructions, Pioli's future is not in doubt regardless of the result, right?
"It was not a request from the owners to qualify for the Champions League. Having a season finale like last year, there were hopes but your reconstructions is absolutely correct."
