Fonseca Praises AC Milan's Attitude After Convincing Coppa Italia Win

AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca expressed satisfaction with his team's attitude and performance after a 6-1 Coppa Italia win over Sassuolo, praising the players' serious approach and professionalism.

AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca expressed satisfaction with his team's attitude and performance after their convincing 6-1 Coppa Italia win over Sassuolo. The hosts dominated the match, taking a commanding four-goal lead by halftime, which effectively ended Sassuolo's hopes of an upset.

Fonseca was able to give valuable playing time to his reserves, introducing four substitutes at the start of the second half, as Milan maintained their strong display at the San Siro, ultimately advancing to the quarterfinals with a resounding victory.

Paulo Fonseca praised AC Milan's impressive display, particularly in the first half, after their 6-1 Coppa Italia win over Sassuolo. “We played a great game, magnificent first half, which also helped us manage the players,” Fonseca told Italian broadcaster Mediaset. “Nothing to say, we played a very serious game. The attitude of the players was very serious and I am satisfied.”

Fonseca made eight changes to the lineup that defeated Empoli 3-0 on the weekend, and he was pleased with how the incoming players performed. “I have always said to have faith in all the players, that's why they all play,” Fonseca emphasized, highlighting his confidence in the team's depth and versatility.

Paulo Fonseca was delighted with AC Milan's convincing 6-1 win over Sassuolo, particularly impressed by the contributions of lesser-used players. “Today I'm very pleased because we had players who had played less and who played a magnificent game,” Fonseca said. “They told me that they are ready to play all the time. That's what I want to hear.”

Fonseca also praised his team's professionalism in a match where they were strong favorites. He emphasized the importance of his players' mindset and performance in a game they were expected to win, showcasing their focus and commitment to the team's success.

AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca acknowledged a past issue in the team's approach to matches against lesser opponents. “In the past, I think it was a problem,»Fonseca said. “The attitude towards the big teams has always been perfect. But the attitude towards the other teams has always been lacking. That's what we've had today.”

Fonseca's attention is already on the next challenge, with a potential quarter-final matchup against his former club AS Roma looming. However, he's prioritizing the upcoming league game. “I didn't think about that,” Fonseca said regarding the potential Roma clash. “Now I'm going home and I'm thinking about the game against Atalanta.”