Frederic Massara, AC Milan's sporting director, has spoken to the microphones of Sky Sport Italia and said these words:
"Astori? I have a memory of Astori linked to football: a respectable boy, with polite, polite manners, who instilled serenity; and also a very strong footballer : let's send a hug to his loved ones."
Is it finally time for CDK to shine?
"Normal evolution for him for a young man who arrives at Milan. His growth is palpable, it can be seen in training: Charles De Ketelaere might show his qualities already tonight."
Massara, any regrets for January?
"Now we are happy to have reversed course, the road is still very long and the games are all to be played. Tonight is a very difficult match."
On Milan's recovery and the team's mentality:
"Menality and tactics: we have a more compact game and we have rediscovered certainties. There wasn't a single reason for the disbandment in January. Now the important thing is to confirm that we have overcome it."
Massara on Malick Thiaw:
"He's a boy from 2001, there's healthy and fair pressure at Milan and the boys have to show they can overcome him. The boys will make it, even with Pioli who knows how to get the best out of these boys."
On renewals of Olivier Giroud and Rafael Leao:
"There are no news this week, but work continues with the agents to find a solution. We absolutely want to keep them for a long time and we are working towards this with the contract."
