Paulo Fonseca spoke on Italia 1 at the end of Milan-Sassuolo 6-1.
Here are his statements after advancing to the next round of the Coppa Italia, as relayed via Milan News.
"We played a beautiful game, we played very well. A magnificent first half. It also helped me manage the players. Only good things, we played a very serious match, and the players had a very serious attitude. I’m satisfied."
Is this a Milan that can think of having two teams to compete on multiple fronts? Fonseca replied:
"I have always said that I trust all my players, which is why everyone gets to play. Today, I am very satisfied because some players who have played less delivered a magnificent performance. They showed me that they are always ready to play, and that’s what I want to see."
In the quarter-finals, there’s a chance of meeting Roma...
"I haven’t thought about that (laughs). Now I’ll go home and start focusing on Atalanta."
Tonight’s pressing phase:
"I told the players before the game that it was important to start strong, with intensity, to win back possession high up the pitch and press high. They did that. I’m very satisfied with this. In the past, I think it’s been a matter of attitude. Against the big teams, we’ve had a perfect attitude, but against others, we’ve lacked this seriousness. Tonight, however, I’m very satisfied."
Do you take any responsibility for the matches Milan hasn’t approached well?
"Yes. I am responsible for everything that happens in this team. I am always the first to take responsibility, and I don’t shy away from it."
What grade would you give Rafael Leao? Fonseca answered:
"It’s hard to single anyone out when everyone has played well. I’m satisfied with Rafa, but I’m also very satisfied with all the other players."
