Albertini ahead of the match at the Stadio Olimpico: "I really like Amorim, but don't ask him for the Scudetto; the objective is the Champions League. As for Lazio, if the start is any indication..."

Demetrio Albertini's career is filled with victories: in addition to five Serie A titles and a Champions League with Milan, he also won the Coppa Italia with Lazio. Tomorrow, these two teams will face each other at the Stadio Olimpico. The Milan in which Albertini played was invincible, and the Lazio in which he played was also a strong team that continually added trophies to its cabinet. The backdrop to tomorrow's match will be different: both teams have started well, but are still settling in.

Demetrio, did you expect Lazio to be first in the league, with Milan on their heels?

Honestly, no, I didn't expect it. It's a surprise, but only three matches have been played, so clearly it's too early to draw conclusions. What happened in Rome surprised me, because all the difficulties there could have completely affected the team, the coaching staff, and the players, but it seems that didn't happen.

Gattuso is always drawn to the most difficult challenges. Can he restart his managerial career after the disappointment with the national team?

Rino knows the situation; perhaps he didn't expect it to be so complicated. But at the same time, he won, and won well. I'll say it again, the team wasn't affected by the external environment. However, from the perspective of a former player, it's not easy to completely isolate yourself from the outside in some situations. Moreover, the transfer market didn't help either, but everyone has adapted to this situation and is doing their best.

On the other hand, Amorim has the support of the fans, but the outside world is clearly demanding that he must qualify for the Champions League. Is this realistic?

The difficulty lies in starting from scratch, and unfortunately, this has happened too often in recent years. Coach, players, tactical ideas—everything is new, and it will certainly take time, especially when there's a high probability of encountering difficulties in the future. This plan must be trusted and supported no matter what. I really like Amorim; it's finally good to see a team that plays in a more open way, with bolder individual attitudes from the players. It's obvious that there are many players on the pitch who are good in one-on-one situations, which can also bring some defensive risks, but I keep insisting that he needs support.

Time and patience: will Serie A give him this?

It must. Some changes won't be visible in a month; perhaps by December, we'll know how deeply this new philosophy has taken root in the team. We need to learn to be more patient with coaches and players. Today, more than ever, we need passionate football, and that takes time. Since we can't afford Messi, Haaland, or Mbappé, we have to build something ourselves. And this process requires time and trust.

Inter and Roma are ahead of everyone, competing for the league title. Then come Milan, Como, Napoli, and Juventus.

So, is it too early to link Milan with the league title now?

Their objective should be to return to the Champions League, which is difficult enough. Right now there are 6 teams competing for 4 places: Inter, Roma, Napoli, Juventus, Como, and Milan. Inter and Roma are currently ahead of everyone, competing for the league title. Milan should at least try to stay in contention and keep dreaming. The team's movements in the transfer market also reflect their ambition to qualify for the Champions League. As for the Europa League, they're not favorites, but they have a chance of reaching the final. European competitions always help teams develop.

What do you think of Ramos?

In Venice, he scored a proper center forward goal, with excellent movement and a very quick shot. He needs the best support to fully demonstrate his worth with goals and performances. So Ramos is good, but I also want to see Camarda.

Should young players be given more opportunities?

I hope there's more value placed on promoting young players. Amorim has shown in the past that he has this approach; he makes decisions not based on age or established hierarchy, but on who is ready, whether young or not. I would give opportunities to Camarda, and also to Comotto, who is highly valued and excellent. Foreign coaches have this culture and find it easier to make certain decisions; in Italy, especially in recent years, it has always been complicated.

If Modrić heard this...

About ten days ago, I spoke with him at a football gala, and we spent time together. Amorim really does want to make the game more intense, that's true, but Luka is in great physical condition, and in this one-on-one tactical environment, he will also feel more protected and more supported. That's why I also understand the choice to put Ismael Benzia at his side, because he seems like a different type of player...

Lazio's objective

On paper, they're not competing for the Champions League, but the situation on the pitch could give a different answer. If the start is any indication...

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