Thegoalmac can reveal that AC Milan boss Filippo Inzaghi has hailed the performances of Keisuke Honda and Michael Essien after the pair starred in Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Verona.
The result leaves Milan in third place as Inzaghi’s positive start to
life at the Rossoneri helm continues, though he was quick to direct the
plaudits towards two of his players after the game.
He said: “Today we are very happy because it’s a good result without
several important players. In the dressing room I wanted to compliment
Essien, who hasn’t played much but was exemplary.
“At the start of August I talked about Honda, so I knew he’d deliver.
I was looking for a left-footed player for the 4-3-3 and as time went
on I realised Honda was that man. He has technique, but also great
strength and ran so much today.”
Milan are now top scorers in Serie A with a haul of 16 strikes from
their opening seven games, but
Inzaghi remains unhappy with his defence
and called for a marked improvement.
“I am a little angry that we didn’t keep our second consecutive clean sheet, but Abbiati did a great job in goal.
“We know that we have to improve. Looking at the goals we have
conceded, there were four in that bizarre game at Parma, Empoli’s two
were from set plays and against Cesena we practically scored it
ourselves.
“We have to get better at the back, but the fact we are top scorers
is very satisfying for a coach, as that means we have the attacking and
entertaining approach I wanted.”
Another cause for concern will be form of Fernando Torres, who was
disappointing again, leaving the Milan boss pondering a change in
personnel in attack.
“All week I have had doubts over who to start. I need to watch the
training sessions and take my indications from there. It’s good that I
have so many choices, as that’s the best thing for a Coach, it’s a
luxury.”
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