Just six points off third-placed Fiorentina, the Rossoneri
tactician is adamant his side can finish in a Champions League
qualifying place come the end of the season
With four wins from their last five games, AC Milan coach Sinisa Mihaljovic has been in buoyant mood and predicted a possible third place finish.
After some stuttering form, the Rossoneri have steered the ship around and enjoyed a strong run as of late, now sitting sixth in Serie A and just two points off city rivals Inter.
“We must continue to play match by match,” the 46-year-old said at the Fair Play Football Prize and TV Corecom 2015.
“It’s true that we did not play well in the early rounds, but we have changed some of our personnel and our way of playing.
“We have found more balance and are more compact. Now we are better than some [of the teams] who are still ahead of us. I believe we can finish third, despite the challenges that remain.”
Throughout a tumultuous season, the Serbian has had many run-ins with President Silvio Berlusconi, who’s not always been the biggest fan of his style of play, but has insisted that he is focused on carrying out his mandate to the best of his abilities.
“I am not thinking about next year,” he said. “Everything depends on the results, good or bad. We will keep working and if we play well and with a bit of luck, then we will succeed.”
The coach was also cautiously optimistic about Milan’s prospects in their upcoming clash with Napoli, who’d thrashed the Rossoneri 4-0 in the reverse fixture.
“Along with Juventus, Napoli are the best team in the league but we will make it hard for them,” he warned.
“We will not walk onto the field already defeated and will focus on playing our game.”
Mihaljovic then quickly touched on some of the young players he has, including breakout goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
“Many say I uncovered Donnarumma, but the truth is he was already here,” the Serbian said. “Many of our young players are doing well.
“We are the only team that has seven or eight Italians on the field every game. Of course we are pleased to have several talented foreigners like Carlos Bacca, Keisuke Honda, and Alex as well.”
After some stuttering form, the Rossoneri have steered the ship around and enjoyed a strong run as of late, now sitting sixth in Serie A and just two points off city rivals Inter.
“We must continue to play match by match,” the 46-year-old said at the Fair Play Football Prize and TV Corecom 2015.
“It’s true that we did not play well in the early rounds, but we have changed some of our personnel and our way of playing.
“We have found more balance and are more compact. Now we are better than some [of the teams] who are still ahead of us. I believe we can finish third, despite the challenges that remain.”
Throughout a tumultuous season, the Serbian has had many run-ins with President Silvio Berlusconi, who’s not always been the biggest fan of his style of play, but has insisted that he is focused on carrying out his mandate to the best of his abilities.
“I am not thinking about next year,” he said. “Everything depends on the results, good or bad. We will keep working and if we play well and with a bit of luck, then we will succeed.”
The coach was also cautiously optimistic about Milan’s prospects in their upcoming clash with Napoli, who’d thrashed the Rossoneri 4-0 in the reverse fixture.
“Along with Juventus, Napoli are the best team in the league but we will make it hard for them,” he warned.
“We will not walk onto the field already defeated and will focus on playing our game.”
Mihaljovic then quickly touched on some of the young players he has, including breakout goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
“Many say I uncovered Donnarumma, but the truth is he was already here,” the Serbian said. “Many of our young players are doing well.
“We are the only team that has seven or eight Italians on the field every game. Of course we are pleased to have several talented foreigners like Carlos Bacca, Keisuke Honda, and Alex as well.”
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