24 January 2004 10:02

MILAN - Carlo Ancelotti had an interview to 'Gazzetta dello Sport' in
which he expressed his satisfaction for the great effort shown by all his
players. He said: 'In this moment also those who play less are in form,
just like [Jon Dahl Tomasson] who makes his contribution to the team.
But there is also [Fernando] Redondo who has returned his old being
and gives us guarantees. I feel I have a more reliable Milan side, that's
why I'm tranquil, although we can't be distracted one second in the next
month. The demanding Ferbuary will be an advantage. It will cost some
energy but it will reward us mentally.'
The Rossoneri are ready to face the return games. Nesta said: 'Milan
will go on without slowing down. We have fresh strengths, we are more
and more confident in our potential.'


NESTA: 'How many sms from the Lazio friends!'      
24 January 2004 10:08

MILAN - 'Corriere dello Sport' focuses on Alessandro Nesta who will
face his former team Lazio in the Italian Cup last four. The Milan
defender said: 'My friends at Lazio have already run wild sending me a
flood of sms. The semi-finals will have a special taste for me. The
important thing will be not to be overwhelmed by the emotion, the rest
will come as a consequence.'
In the meanwhile Sandro took on the role of scorer against Roma,
breaking the deadlock for Milan. He said: 'I was lucky as well, I stayed
in the area and as I saw Serginho's cross above my head I tried to nod it
home. Only when the ball finished into the net I was certain that I had
made the best choice.'


TASSOTTI ABOUT NESTA: 'He will further improve'
24 January 2004 10:15

MILAN - 'Corriere dello Sport' reports Mauro Tassotti's opinion about
Alessandro Nesta. The assistant coach said: 'Sandro is a world-class
player but he can even improve in building up and leading the defence.
He will further grow. He was very good at adapting quickly, don't forget  
his origins.'