“Let's win them all”. In view of the home match against Catania (20.45 pm), Clarence Seedorf issues a peremptory order. The six games left until the end of the championship will all be seen as finals, only in this way will Milan be able to really try to join the Europa League. “We have to think about giving our best – reiterated the Dutchman. – We still have six races, we will try to win them all. We don't just depend on ourselves, that's the least we can do. The goal is the Europa League, not to finish ahead of Inter. I never think about other people's unhappiness, I want to give satisfaction to our fans. For them, for me, for Milan."
And then down with Catania, an affordable opponent, at least on paper. The Sicilians are last in the standings and almost condemned to Serie B, but this, paradoxically, doesn't leave Seedorf alone. “Catania never dies, it is always alive – the thought expressed at the press conference. – We have two home games, we can't think of slowing down but only speeding up. The fans will have to make the team even stronger." The Rossoneri coach is appealing for help from San Siro, even if in the last period the best results have come away.
And then it will be up to the players to give their all, above all Mario Balotelli. “He is demonstrating continuous growth on and off the pitch – praise Seedorf. – The credit belongs to him, we are only here to help him ”. Soon Milan will also be able to count on El Shaarawy, who is practically never available in this unfortunate season. “It will be fundamental for the next one – explained the coach. – He is not ready to play yet, but we want him to grow as soon as possible ”. In short, the signals in view of the final rush are good, as are those for next year. Indeed, in Seedorf's mind the progress seen in recent times must not be limited to this championship.
“I took this team with a great physical deficit and a particular situation – he declared. – I'm trying to get the most out of everyone, then next season I'll be able to set everything up differently. After dry bread it's good to eat a little jam, even better if made with strawberries”. To change the menu, however, it will be necessary to finish the vintage in the best possible way, starting from tonight. The Dutchman will have to do without Honda (a twisting trauma to his ankle) and to replace him he has chosen Birsa, who is preferred to Poli and Robinho. For the rest it will be the Milan of Genoa, with an extra Balotelli. In defense, in front of Abbiati, Bonera, Rami, Mexes and Constant will play, in midfield space for the duo De Jong-Montolivo, on the trocar Birsa, Kakà and Taarabt, in attack Supermario. New coach Pellegrino's Catania will try to fight back with a 3-5-2 with Frison in goal, Gyomber, Spolli and Rolin in defense, Izco, Rinaudo, Lodi, Plasil and Monzon in midfield, Barrientos and Bergessio in attack.
