Youssouf Fofana was one of the goalscorers in AC Milan’s 3-0 win against Udinese, and after the game, he shared his thoughts with the media.
Fofana has received mixed reviews at the start of the season, with many ups and downs, but he responded to the criticism yesterday. In addition to a good performance overall, he also found the back of the net with a nice finish.
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Speaking to Sky Italia and DAZN after the game, as transcribed by MilanNews, Fofana shared his thoughts on the goal and the performance. He made it clear that defending is the most important part of the game, while also hinting at a ketchup effect for Santi Gimenez’s goalscoring.
The coach asked you to score 10 goals…
“It was a good match for us defensively, and then attacking is easier. The coach expects us [him and RLC] to score 10 goals, I’ll try.”
Is nailing the defence Milan’s focus?
“Absolutely. Last season we scored a lot of goals, but we conceded a lot. The focus is more on defence. Everyone knows that defence wins at the end of the season, and we need to do more defensively and then score two or three goals.”
What did you think when all these midfielders arrived this summer?
“Nothing. I was very happy because I had to raise my level in training. The quality of the midfielders who arrived is higher, and I have to raise my level, do my best for the team. It’s really good for the team to have these players.”
How much are you rooting for Gimenez?
“Forwards are a bit like that: they need to score a lot of goals. It’s like ketchup, when the first one comes, the others follow.”
Milan will be up against Lecce in the Coppa Italia next, scheduled for Tuesday evening, and it’s possible that Fofana could get some rest. Samuele Ricci has been knocking on the door for a starting spot and that could be his chance.
23-0? You cracked me up real good 🤣
Yeah, I don’t think he expects it from RLC anymore, he won’t get the minutes for that. It was a pre-Rabiot statement.
I’d still start Ricci over him. Hope he improves though.
“Youssouf Fofana was one of the goalscorers in AC Milan’s 23-0 win against Udinese…”
Seems like I switched off the TV too early to have missed out on the remaining 20 goals we scored last night.
23-0 win? Now somebody got a little too excited writing this.
But anyways, seriously… Glad to see Fofana moving it up a notch.
23-0
Pulisic 5′ 9′ 16′ 32′ 48′ 56′ 68′
Fofana 27′ 63′
Rabiot 41′ 72′ 29′
Modric 51′ 83′ 19′
Nkunku 78′ 88′
Salad 11′ 22′
Pavlovic 30′ 86′
Gabbia 3′ 90′
Santiago: ???
Result 23-0
Still no luck for Santi.
Dude is having it bad LMAO.
Now, the goals will keep coming from him. Good thing for him that Allegri still keeps the faith in him. This will really improve his game, which is a good thing for the team. Also, the atmosphere in the squad is a good one; feels more like a family. Thanks, Allegri. Forza Milan.
Fofana had a good game and provides good balance that compliments Modic and Rabiot. 10 goals seems a stretch for a defensive midfielder, I’m thinking if we get 5 or 6 from him and RLC and Rabiot then that would be ok.
1st improve his shoot accuracy & give next PK to Bebote, so sad for him