Before kick-off of Chelsea - Milan at the Stamford Bridge, the Rossoneri's technical area director and legendary former number 3, Paolo Maldini, has spoken the microphones of Amazong Prime Video. Here are his statements:
"Everything is fine, even if here between me, Nesta and Seedorf there is a lack of mobility. Nesta wanted to play, if he tries again maybe he is luckier..."
On Ismael Bennacer being the captain tonight against Chelsea:
"We have many injuries, even very serious ones. Three will be available from January onwards. What we have always done is not to make excuses. We have this idea of making everyone protagonists and I think it is one of our secrets."
On the growth he expects to see this season from Milan:
"The team, in general, was very courageous last year too. They had an extraordinary season, above the expectations of many, but we believed in it from the beginning. When you win, you have to confirm yourself. I want confirmations in the championship and pass the round."
Maldini added:
"All to be discovered. We have always been courageous. If we fear and remain behind without aggression, we distort ourselves. Growth also passes through these matches. Maybe you lose it, we hope not, but you play with the idea of competing. There must be no sense of inadequacy towards a team that is still world champion."
On Rafael Leao:
"He is a raw talent. Arrived at the age of 20. At 20 I had no security. When I went home I remember the pressure I felt. One thing is what you see and one thing is what you feel. I needed a pat on the back, a word. They come young, they need support, like a child."
Maldini on the renewal of Rafael Leao:
"There is the will of the two sides. For him, for Kalulu and Bennacer: then we have to sit down and negotiate. Also for the complete development of Rafael Leao I think Milan is the best club."
