Ciprian Tatarusanu, who is now the starting goalkeeper for AC Milan while Mike Maignan recovers from wrist surgery spoke in an interview to the microphones of daily Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport:
"It is true that I have not played a lot in the last two or three years, but before I have always been the owner and I have played many games. I certainly have a lot of experience behind me. I have never seen myself as a second goalkeeper, even if the hierarchies have said this."
"I have always worked hard, aware that when the coach and the team needed me, I would have to answer immediately. Which is what I have done and demonstrated."
On his preparation:
"Every player can always improve. The role of the goalkeeper is particular. I'm not so old yet that I can think I can't improve anymore and I train every day to the maximum. I am always very focused in the game and I always try to help my team and give them security. We must always remain attached to the game at these levels."
Tatarusanu on the skepticism after Maignan's injury:
"I don't have time to read this, but it's normal that we can't please everyone. But I know very well who I am, I know how I train, what kind of goalkeeper and person I am and my teammates, the coach and my coaches also know it. I am a mentally strong person, my body helps me. I have not had any injuries and I train hard every day. All these components, then, are reflected in what I do in the game."
On the Derby:
"It is true that it is an important match, which is worth three points, but it is still the derby that is never a match like any other. We look forward to this match, just as our fans, our people, are waiting for it. We must do everything to be able to bring home the victory. We want it. Being a team that hasn't changed much, we know each other better and move forward on a specific path, developing our ideas can and must be our strength compared to Inter. What matters is the victory, no matter which of us will be the protagonist or not, myself included. It is essential to go to the break with another three points in the standings. Who am I most afraid of? Inter are a strong team, it would be an understatement to indicate a single player. They have many players who can make a difference", declared Tatarusanu
On Donnarumma:
"I don't have to understand his reasons of farewell. He made his choice. He is doing well at PSG, we are doing well here. I think it was the best decision for everyone."
