31 August 2022
MASSIMILIANO ALLEGRI
"We did well at the beginning, then we dropped a little in intensity and we had some difficulties, running backwards in the clearances, slowing the ball, thus giving courage to Spezia. However, we suffered very little, but we had to do better. The important thing was to win and we did it without conceding a goal, we have to be happy about that. However, we must improve: we must have the strength to understand that when we have the ball the game must be controlled and managed, but it can also be done so in the defensive phase, without going around the field risking pocket shots. We mustn’t stop moving, because if we remain still in positions everything becomes more difficult. Moise Kean made himself available, playing a good game and playing close to Dusan Vlahovic can help him have favourable situations, he can play as a center-forward or as a winger depending on the situation. Dusan can still improve in the box and in his technique, and he is already doing it. He is also very good at taking free-kicks, especially from medium range. Arek Milik has great qualities, he scored a wonderful goal. Going back to the free-kicks, now Leandro Paredes has also arrived, a right-footed kicker and a strong player, who has great technique.”
ARKADIUSZ MILIK
“For my goal I had some time and space to turn and shoot. Fabio Miretti gave me a great ball, I controlled it, turned and scored. I am very happy, it’s fantastic to score at this stadium and with this shirt. There is a lot of quality in this team, we have some problems with injuries, but today Leandro Paredes also arrived, when everyone is fit we will be a good team, fighting to win everything. I hope to improve myself even more, I am very hungry, I want to show my worth; this is a starting point.”
FEDERICO GATTI
“There are so many indescribable feelings for my debut, it's every kid's dream and I've made it come true! However, this must be the beginning: I always want to give my best when called upon, we have to do the best we can as a group. So far I just have to thank my teammates, they made me feel at home from day one, giving me a lot of confidence and lots of advice from champions like Leonardo Bonucci, Bremer and Danilo. This way I try to be at my best and the understanding increases from game to game.”
