Paulo Fonseca spoke to DAZN's microphones at the end of the match, where Milan defeated Empoli 3-0. Here are the words of the Rossoneri coach:
On the yellow card he received:
"I was angry with the referee, but let’s move on without making comments… But I was really pissed off."
Milan staying sharp:
"This is the spirit. A beautiful match, both offensively and defensively. This is what playing as a team means—coming on and showing a spirit of sacrifice. We won 3-0, but we had the chance to score 6-7 goals, and we need to improve on that. But of course, I am very satisfied with the team," as relayed via Milannews.it.
The goal was to be dynamic. Rafael Leao was much more central tonight. Fonseca commented:
"Today, we created a lot. It was a different match against a team that defends in a different way. It wasn’t just Rafa, but also Emerson and Musah, who had the mobility we needed. The great thing is that we created so much."
Was this the most complete performance of Fonseca's Milan?
"We were balanced in every moment. We attacked well and were solid defensively. Just as we were against Juve. Defensively, we were secure—I never felt the team was in danger. It’s important to have this security in order to attack better afterward."
Will you study the first 15 minutes of the second half to prepare for the match against Atalanta?
"I can’t say that (laughs). These are teams with some similarities. We will need to study Atalanta carefully. Against this type of team, Mike [Maignan] is an additional player. Today, the role of the goalkeeper is different, and when we play against teams that mark man-to-man, he is a decisive player. And Mike has the quality to start our offensive possession."
