AC Milan director Paolo Maldini sent a message to owners RedBird Capital before last night’s 2-0 defeat against Inter in the Champions League semi-final first leg.
Maldini spoke before the game in a pre-match interview that was broadcast on CBS Sports and he sent a clear and unequivocal message to the ownership regarding what Milan have achieved so far but what must come next.
“Although we are playing in a Champions League semi-final, we are not yet at the level of the best clubs. We have to make investments now, to reach that level and not risk taking steps backwards,” he said (via SempreMilan.it).
“I played twice in a Champions League derby and we won both times. For a boy who grew up in Milan and wears a Milan shirt, it’s the most important match, but playing him in a semi-final is even more so.
“We’ve always played the return leg away this year, but that’s okay. We always want to dream, regardless, as Milan must do.”
Maldini was also asked about the absence of Rafael Leao, who was unable to recover from an adductor problem and was therefore forced to miss the match.
“Obviously he is our best player and he was the best player in Serie A last year. But we have a mentality where we don’t complain about injuries, that’s right. But he will certainly be fine for the return match.”
What is quite interesting is that a clip was posted showing Maldini asking for investments to be made, and Leao showed his approval by liking the post on Twitter.
