AC Milan's left-back Fodé Ballo-Touré has stepped up big time against Empoli as he replaced Theo Hernandez who is injured. The Senegalese defender scored the second goal for the Rossoneri in the dying minutes of the game.
After the victory, he spoke briefly to the microphones of Sky Sport Italia. Here are his words:
"I'm very happy to score my first goal. I am happy with the victory, really happy."
He added:
"Pioli told me to tell you that he is the best coach in the world (laughs)."
Ballo-Toure on Paolo Maldini and what he had told him:
"He was a great defender. He is very happy with this. My goal? I dedicate it to my mother."