Just days before the crucial league clash against Juventus, the Brazilian right-back, Emerson Royal, spoke to SportMediaset to preview the showdown against the Bianconeri.
The first league victory under Sergio Conceição has arrived. Can Milan reach fourth place?
"Yes, when we talk about Milan, we must keep this in mind because we are Milan; we are very strong. This match will be very important for us because we haven’t been at our best in recent games. We’re coming off a Supercoppa victory, we didn’t win against Cagliari, but we did against Como. We need to keep going like this because if we continue, winning every match, we can reach fourth place."
Can you win in Turin? Emerson Royal replied:
"Yes, we can win. With this team here at Milan, we can win against anyone. But for us, the most important thing is to keep going like this, working as a team in every match, and I think that’s what matters most."
Is it true that Sergio Conceição asked you to be more offensive?
"Yes. Conceição told me on the first day to take off the handbrake and attack. That’s why I came here. I did this at Betis, at Barcelona, in all the teams I’ve played for, and the confidence the coach is giving me is crucial."
What does Milan mean to a Brazilian? Emerson Royal replied:
"For a Brazilian, Milan is the greatest club in the world because it’s so visible in Brazil. Ronaldinho, Kaká, Cafu, so many players have worn this jersey."
