AC Milan boss undaunted by Liverpool defeat
Whilst accepting that his team still have a number of issues to work on, Vincenzo Montella was not concerned by their most recent display in the International Champions Cup
Following AC Milan‘s 2-0 loss to Liverpool in pre-season, Vincenzo Montella was optiomistic about his side’s performance, stressing that the Rossoneri are still adjusting to his tactical changes.
Despite the nature of the scoreline, the Italian tactician was not discouraged by the negative result, and instead highlighted the fact that his squad are focused on improving upon their current problems.
“They were finalists of the last Europa League,” said Montella to the press. “However we put in a good performance and I didn’t see much of a different between the two sides.
“We know what we must work on and we do have time on our side. We now have 15 days to resolve any problems that we have, but the squad is trying to act upon my requests.
“A win today could have been worse for us, because at the moment we need to find the right balance.”
Montella also addressed the issue of their lack of activity in the transfer window, claiming that the board will act whenever is needed, whilst also explaining why Carlos Bacca was not included in their tour of North America.
“With the board we are in agreement that they will intervene when they can,” he added. “As for Bacca, he is in good shape. He remained at home so that he could work hard and get back to peak physical condition.”
Roberto Di Matteo needs to strengthen his Aston Villa squad even further if they are to challenge for promotion back to the Premier League.
With Aston Villa midfielder Idrissa Gueye all but set to join Everton (Sky Sports), manager Roberto Di Matteo must ensure he moves swiftly in the transfer market to replace what he will lose with the Senegal international's departure.
A wonderful option for the Villans is former AC Milan, Inter Milan and Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Muntari.
The 31-year-old Ghanaian is currently available on a free transfer following his release from Saudi Arabian side Ittihad.
He would be the ideal acquisition for Villa, with his superb range of passing and tenacious nature being exactly what the Midlands club is short of in the middle of the pitch.
Muntari is experienced within the English game, having a spent a season with Portsmouth, and has all the attributes necessary to make a big difference in Villa's hopes of achieving promotion.
Roberto Di Matteo's men not only lack a combative element in their midfield, but they are also woefully short of experienced heads, and the signing of Muntari would solve those two issues in one fell swoop.
Another feather to Muntari's bow is his powerful left foot, which he uses to great effect to shoot from distance.
Villa's goalscoring record in the Premier League last term was embarrassing to say the least, as they managed just 27 goals in 38 outings - a major contributing factor to their relegation.