The first test has arrived. We'll have to wait for Wednesday for the appeal, but already tonight we'll understand if Seedorf can still have a future as Rossoneri coach. His Milan is all played out on the Lazio field, in a match that has almost nothing to say from the point of view of the standings, but which will still have all eyes focused on him. “Neither the president nor Galliani have ever given me ultimatums – defended Seedorf at the press conference. – The club gave me the task of coaching and my choices were clear from the start. What I decide I do based on the characteristics of the players. The Dutchman walks his way, head held high and back straight, in line with his character. Faced with the many uncomfortable questions, he certainly didn't back down. Except at the end, when he stood up without commenting on Maldini's statements, which he evidently didn't like at all. There were many questions to be clarified, starting with the conversation he had with the ultras. “I never said that three quarters of the team needed to be changed – denied Seedorf. – Not even when I was playing did I speak in this way about the group ”. Yes, but in society someone turned up their noses anyway. Above all Adriano Galliani, who left in retreat with the coach and players just like a tutor. “It was I who asked for an interview with him – explained the Dutchman. – He was very constructive and I asked him to stay close to me as agreed before signing, as I knew I couldn't do it all by myself. First of all, I lack experience and Galliani's experience is and will be very useful to me. We have known each other for many years, we have always gotten along well. I respect his role and I think he is fundamental for the club ”. Yet the drafts of Milanello say something else. The relationship between the two would be rather cold, so much so that the CEO would even present Berlusconi with a dossier with all the coach's shortcomings.
“I'm sorry for what has been written – glossed Seedorf. – I am convinced that with my character, my skills and my personality I can build an important career as a coach”. The future, however, depends on the next two games. It begins in Rome against Lazio (20.45 pm), a commitment that the Rossoneri absolutely cannot fail. Seedorf will play it out once again with a 4-2-3-1, with Amelia in goal, De Sciglio, Rami, Zapata and Emanuelson in defense, De Jong and Muntari in midfield, Honda, Poli and Kakà in the frontline, Balotelli in attack . Opposite there will be a Lazio refreshed by the success of Cagliari that Reja will field with a 4-3-3: Marchetti in goal, Konko, Biava, Dias and Radu in defense, Gonzalez, Ledesma, Biglia in midfield, Candreva, Klose and Keita in attack . Silvio Berlusconi will not be at the Olimpico, but yesterday he found the time to dedicate a thought to his team. "I would like to take care of Milan which in these times, as you know, needs it" said the president during a political event. No reference to Seedorf, not even a word of comfort. Yet another sign that his future is really hanging by a thread.
