Davide Bartesaghi was one of the key players for AC Milan in their derby win against Inter and afterwards, he shared his emotions in an interview.
In the days leading up to the game, one of the main starting eleven battles was Bartesaghi vs. Estupinan. The youngster always seemed to be slightly ahead in the race and sure enough, when the starting eleven was confirmed earlier this evening, he was in it.
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Most fans would agree the 19-year-old repaid the trust, given a 7/10 in our player ratings, and the player himself was pleased with the outcome. Speaking to DAZN after the game, as transcribed by MilanNews, he shared his thoughts on the result and his own performance.
Your first derby with the first team…
“I’m very happy and honoured. It’s a dream I’ve had since I was a kid. I told myself it was my chance, I had to make the most of every opportunity and give 100% for this shirt.”
You’re taking over the starting spot…
“I could never have imagined it, but there’s a staff and a team that gives me a lot of confidence. I’m very calm, very relaxed, I do my job and I’m available to the coach.”
You experienced some difficulties against Roma and you recovered, today you were at ease…
“There are many different games in a season. I struggled at the start against Roma, but we responded well. It means we’re a team and we help each other: that’s not a given.”
How useful was Serie C with Milan Futuro for you?
“It was very important. It helped me in some areas, especially managing the pressure of playing at bigger stadiums. Even in Serie C, there are top-level teams. It was very important. It didn’t go as we hoped, but in the end, the project is the same, and we gave it our all.”
Do you dream of the national team?
“It’s my biggest dream, but to try and make it a reality, you need serenity and a clear head. I’ll give my all for Milan and to get called up.”
A year ago, did you imagine you’d be able to start a derby? Did you have this awareness?
“No, I didn’t expect it in the space of a year. Thanks to my teammates and the Milan Futuro project, I was able to fulfil my dream. I have to thank all the staff, all the coaches, all my teammates.
“I always worked with a clear head, even if the results weren’t coming. I have nothing to lose and everything to prove; the results are in my hands.”
Considering how well he did tonight, you would expect him to start against Lazio next time out as well. On the other hand, Allegri has also expressed faith in Estupinan and could perhaps rotate to give Bartesaghi some rest.
Future star for sure – Milan better keep this boy and keep developing him. He will be gold for years to come.
Better than Pervis?
Another bright future from Milan youth and also Italian. Only 19 years old and he played very well, much better than Estupinan.
He played well with out fear and no error.
But he was also lucky it wasn’t Dumfries on the flank. The pressure would have been much to handle
I like his responses as they showcases his maturity and reverence for his job and club for a guy at his young age.
For me he is currently our starter at that position but that doesn’t exclude Estupinan getting some chances to prove himself either but he will have to pull something special out of his sleeves to topple off the youngster from his spot if the Italian can keep up his game.
Good match, young man.
Coming along nicely. Remember he’s 19. Imo he’s doing very well. We can expect certain lapses here and there but overall I like that he’s gaining good experience and seeing him get better is great to watch
” could perhaps rotate to give Bartesaghi some rest.”
Rest? For a ~20-year-old playing a game per week? Btch, please. 😀 😀 😀 😀
Even Modric at 40 is doing fine without any rest.
Well Modrić seems a bit less impressive than during september and october, I think fatigue is starting to accumulate.
I wouldn’t mind resting him if our midfield wasn’t so dependant on him and if he wasn’t so much better than anyone not named Rabiot.
For the Coppa Italia game however, I think he should rest and Ricci+Jashari should start.