It has been a difficult season for Milan generally, and the Futuro have not been able to avoid the problems in their debut season. In fact, their woes have probably strengthened arguments about things generally.
Nevertheless, the outside noise is being quietened by Massimo Oddo’s young team, who recorded their third successive victory this afternoon, against a Ternana side who have been fighting for the title nearly all season.
It is a huge result in the season, and it could have longer benefits for the head coach, considering the project’s sporting director was in attendance.
Speaking after the game, though, Oddo was only focused on his team and how important the result is in the grand scheme of things, and his words were relayed by Milan Press.
“Important for the standings. We avoided last place, that was the first objective. Now we want to go as high as possible. We have two games ahead, the path is the right one for a team that is maturing.
Ternana are 40 points ahead of us. A very important victory because it makes us believe more in our means. A lot of credit goes to Abate’s work, now they have a very good coach like Liverani.
They are three points of inestimable value. We continue to valorize the boys, this is a goal. We must save the category for the good of these boys. The victory is important, we must get used to winning.
“Beyond the penalty, he [Nava] played an exceptional match. Nava is a goalkeeper who is growing a lot and he does not lack personality. He is complete, he is doing very well.
“Everyone wants to play, but the coach must choose eleven. They must be ready. The moment the coach chooses you, you have to give everything you have; when he does not choose you, you have to take advantage of the opportunity.
“Whoever comes in is as important as who starts from the first minute. Football is beautiful because everything changes in a minute.”
