Albertini said before the match at Stadio Olimpico: "I really like Amorim, but don't ask him to win the league title; the objective is the Champions League. As for Lazio, if the start is any indication..."

Demetrio Albertini's career was filled with titles: in addition to winning five Serie A titles and a Champions League trophy with Milan, he also won the Coppa Italia with Lazio. Tomorrow, these two teams will meet at Stadio Olimpico. The Milan team Albertini played for was once unbeatable, and the Lazio team he played for was also a strong side that continuously added trophies to its cabinet. Tomorrow's match will be different: both teams have started well, but are still settling in.

Demetrio, did you expect Lazio to be in first place in the league, with Milan right behind?

Honestly, no, I didn't expect that. It's a surprise, but only three matches have been played, so it's obviously far 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 toughest 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 has won, and won well. I repeat, the team was not affected by the external atmosphere. However, from an ex-player's perspective, it's not easy to completely isolate yourself from the outside world in some situations. Moreover, the transfer market didn't help, but everyone adapted to that situation and did their best.

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

The difficulty lies in starting from scratch, and unfortunately, this has happened far too often in recent years. A new coach, new players, new tactical ideas—everything is new, and it will definitely take time, especially when difficulties will probably arise in the future. This plan must be trusted and supported, no matter what happens. I really like Amorim; finally, we can see a team that plays in a more open way, and the individual attitude of the players is bolder. It's obvious there are many players on the field who are good at one-on-one situations, which can also bring some defensive risks, but I still want to emphasize that he needs support.

Time and patience: will Serie A give him that?

It should. Some changes won't be seen 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, passionate football is needed, and that takes time. Since we can no longer afford Messi, Haaland, or Kylian Mbappé, we must build something ourselves. And that process demands time and trust.

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

So is it too early to associate Milan with the league title right now?

Their objective should be to return to the Champions League, which is already difficult in itself. Now there are six teams competing for four spots: Inter Milan, Roma, Napoli, Juventus, Como, and Milan. Inter Milan and Roma are currently ahead of everyone, fighting for the league title. Milan should at least try to stay at the top and continue to dream. The team's transfer market activity also reflects their ambition to qualify for the Champions League. As for the Europa League, they're not starting as favorites, but they have a chance to go all the way. European competitions always help teams grow.

Do you like Ramos?

In Venice, he scored a real number-nine goal, with excellent movement and a very quick strike. He needs the best support to fully prove his worth with goals and performances. So Ramos is good, but I also want to see Camarda.

Should young players have more opportunities?

I hope there will be more courage in promoting young players. Amorim proved 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 rated and excellent. Foreign coaches have this culture and are more willing to make certain decisions; in Italy, especially in recent years, this has always been complicated.

If Modrić heard that...

About 10 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 good physical condition, and in this tactical one-on-one environment, he'll also feel more protected and more supported. That's why I understand the choice of putting Musah alongside him, 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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