Zvonimir Boban has shed light on what it is like in the build-up to a Milan derby, while he also gave his thoughts on Brahim Diaz who is wearing the shirt he wore.
Boban spoke at the Milan Football Week event put on by La Gazzetta dello Sport and he was asked about the derby, Brahim Diaz’s performances and his own personal career with the club.
“When there is the derby, the city breathes differently, people want the derby to be won. There is fantastic respect among the fans, there is an incredible culture despite the rivalry,” he said (via MilanNews).
“This means that Milan is the most beautiful city in the world in terms of football. I’ve traveled all over the world, I’ve never seen a city like this. Congratulations to the Milanese.”
Milan lost 2-0 against Inter in the first leg of the semi-final clash on Wednesday which has created a mountain to climb in the return fixture if Pioli’s side are to book a place in the Istanbul final.
“Clearly a miracle would be needed. Leao will train for just one day, as he enters the pitch everyone will hope for him. It will be the most difficult match ever for him, Inter will be behind him and not he will leave spaces.
“You can’t load everything onto Leao, we’ll have to see how Milan will play. If we think about how he played in the first game, it’s harder than thinking that we can do it. The team spirit that has been created and that Milan has demonstrated in all these years is extraordinary, congratulations to Pioli.
“As far as tactics are concerned, this is not the time to talk about them, but already a year ago I said that I didn’t like certain things. Let’s hope so, let’s go positive. Let’s hope a miracle will happen If they score early, everything can be reversed.”
Boban wore the famous number 10 shirt at Milan which is now being used by Brahim Diaz, a player who continues to divide opinions. Some believe the Rossoneri should try to sign him permanently because of his important contributions and his potential, while others highlight his inconsistency.
“He’s not a real 10. He’s a mix between a 10, a second striker and an wide player. He looks great in a great Milan in the last half hour, I think he can change many things because he’s eager. But can he lead the team as a 10…”
Finally, he spoke about his own struggles adapting to Italian football, like Charles De Ketelaere is currently experiencing.
“Milan were too big to understand right away. I wasn’t ready. It’s a good thing I went in Bari, suffering and playing as a striker, but it made me understand what Italian football was.”
Well Boban said are true, Brahim not number 10 pure. Management better not buy him from Real Madrid ,CDK need playtime in dryloan in serie A club like boban did in Bari
Our friends from Monza were interested in a loan deal for CDK.
Milan in Boban’s is different to the current. It’s insane to even think we are loaning a player that cost us 30+ mio.
I can only see 2 options for Cdk is to either keep him for next season, give him some time and join the pre season to see how it goes next season or just sell him and get a new player.
2-0 is not such a big loss, so it can easily be turned around with the right tactic and mentality. The problem is Inzaghi always outsmarts Pioli. If our tactic is just pass to Leao im afraid not much will be done unless we get really really lucky. Pioli has to come up with some sort of suprice and catch Inzaghi and Inter of guard.
Salemakers should play, he can defend n he’s good wit d ball Diaz the same, with them having a good game, leao will explode, plus prayers lots of it
Milan in Boban’s is different to the current. It’s insane to even think we are loaning a player that cost us 30+ mio.
I can only see 2 options for Cdk is to either keep him for next season, give him some time and join the pre season to see how it goes next season or just sell him and get a new player.
Milan in Boban’s is different to the current. It’s insane to even think we are loaning a player that cost us 30+ mio.
I can only see 2 options for Cdk is to either keep him for next season, give him some time and join the pre season to see how it goes next season or just sell him and get a new player.