Fofana: Allegri is very friendly and convincing, Modric can bring more to Milan

Tomorrow at 7:30 pm, in a friendly match, AC Milan plays against Liverpool. Before the game, Milan midfielder Fofana accepted an interview with the media.

■How do you feel now?

"I'm fine, I've had enough rest, and now I'm ready."

■ Are you satisfied with the team's performance with Arsenal in Singapore?

"We performed well, although this is a young team. We will continue to improve. We are training hard, and the game against Arsenal has also accumulated experience."

■ Did the slump in the 2024-25 season have had an impact on the team? How are you in now?

"We are in good shape. Last season has passed and we cannot change. Now we have the ruthless spirit to fight for the new season."

■Are you ready to contribute your run to Allegri?

"I'm ready. Each of us is giving our all, it depends on the result."

■What is your first impression of the new coach?

"He has good interactions with the team and is very friendly, not only talking about football, but also about other things. His guidance on the court always makes a difference, and we are all convinced."

■Is it just the coaches like him who have won a lot of them for Milan?

"Yes. He won a lot in Serie A and has also made good results in the finals twice in the Champions League. He is right."

■Have you formed a tacit understanding with Richie in the midfield?

"Ric is a very good player, with or without the ball. He can quickly form the right rhythm of the game."

■Will you run more for Modric if you need it?

"We are all willing to sacrifice for Mr. Ballon. We can't wait to train with him."

■What does it mean to have a player with leadership and experience like Modric?

"Just watch him play football or communicate with him off the court, you can learn something. He will bring a lot to Milan."

■ Although Reindes has left the team, the team's midfield competition is more intense with the joining of Ricci and Modric, Chik's recovery, and Jasari's possible signing. Will this be a problem?

"In football, competition is never a problem, but a normal. Instead, it is a good thing, which makes us more competitive. With so many strong players, we can do well in any game."

■Learo has asked you to prepare for him a straight pass like last year?

"Not yet, but he will mention it soon."

■Milan must qualify for the Champions League this season, do you agree?

"Full agree. Every season, Milan must play in the Champions League. This is not only the club's requirement, but Milan's responsibility, there is no choice."

■When other teams play in the Champions League, do you watch games, movies, or dramas?

"Maybe I can watch the show."

■Will not participating in European games become an advantage in the league?

"It can be said that, but not, because there are six or seven teams in Serie A to play in European games, and the remaining teams have enough time to prepare for the league like us."

■ But last season, Napoli won the Serie A championship without playing in European games...

"We should not look at Napoli, but focus on ourselves. The goal is to win all the games and return to the top."

■After you came on the court, Milan ended his six-game losing streak against Inter Milan, and then achieved a record of three wins and one draw. Are you the nemesis of Inter Milan?

"No, this is the result of the team's efforts. We all know the record of six consecutive losses, and everyone wants to end it. I just did my best like everyone else."

■Tomorrow will be against Liverpool led by Wilz.

"I'm ready. We work hard for such a game."

■Pogba will return to Monaco. What do you want to say to him?

"Everything went well. I have a lot of respect for Paul: our generation watched him play at Juventus and Manchester United and win the championship in France. We are very happy to hear this news."