AC Milan's young attacking midfielder, Daniel Maldini, is set to start tonight against Genoa in the Coppa Italia fixture.
The player spoke to Milan TV before kick-off:
"The Coppa Italia? It's an important competition, we want to go through. We prepared well, we are concentrated. We did everything we had to do in training."
Maldini on coach Stefano Pioli:
"His confidence stimulates me and helps me to grow day after day."
MILAN, ITALY - JANUARY 09: Daniel Maldini of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Torino FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 09, 2021 in Milan, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)