Albertini spoke ahead of the match at the Olimpico: "I really like Alessandro Amorim, but don't ask him for a championship title; the goal is the Champions League. As for Lazio, judging by their start..."

Demetrio Albertini's career was full of victories: in addition to five Scudetto titles and one Champions League trophy with Milan, he also won the Coppa Italia with Lazio. Tomorrow these two teams will meet at the Olimpico. Milan, the team Albertini played for, was once dominant, and Lazio, where he also played, was a strong team that continually added trophies to its cabinet. Tomorrow's match will have a different backdrop: both teams have made good starts but are still finding their rhythm.

Demetrio, did you expect Lazio to be first in the league and Milan to be close behind?

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

Gattuso is always attracted to the most challenging situations. Can he restart his coaching career after his disappointment with the national team?

Rino knows the situation; perhaps he didn't expect it to be this difficult. But at the same time, he won, and he won well. To repeat, the team didn't suffer from external pressures. However, from a former player's perspective, it's not easy to completely isolate yourself from the outside world in certain situations. Furthermore, the transfer market didn't help, but everyone adapted to the situation and did their best.

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

The difficulty is starting from scratch, and unfortunately that's happened too often in recent years. Coaches, players, tactical ideas—everything is new, and that definitely takes time, especially when difficulties will likely arise in the future. This plan needs to be accepted and supported no matter what. I really like Amorim; finally, we're seeing a team that plays more freely, and individual player actions are bolder. Obviously there are many players on the pitch who play well one-on-one, which can also create 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 aren't 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, passionate football is needed, and that takes time. Since we can no longer afford Messi, Haaland, or Mbappé, we have to build something ourselves. And that process requires time and trust.

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

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

Their goal should be to return to the Champions League, which is already difficult enough. Right now six teams are fighting for four spots: Inter Milan, Roma, Napoli, Juventus, Como, and Milan. Inter Milan and Roma are currently ahead of everyone, competing for the title. Milan should at least try to stay in contention and continue to dream. The team's transfer market activity also reflects their ambitions for Champions League qualification. 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 improve.

Do you like Ramos?

Against Venice he scored a real center forward's goal, with excellent movement and a very quick shot. He needs better support so he can fully express himself with his goals and performances. So Ramos is good, but I also want to see Camarda.

Should young players be given more opportunities?

I hope there will be more boldness in promoting young players. Amorim has proven in the past that he has this approach, and he makes decisions not based on age or established hierarchy, but on who is ready, regardless of whether they're young or not. I would give opportunities to Camarda, and also to Comotto, who is highly regarded and excellent. Coaches from abroad have this culture, and it's easier for them to make certain decisions; in Italy, especially in recent years, that has always been difficult.

If Modrić heard that...

About 10 days ago I spoke with him at a football gala, and we spent some time together. Amorim really does want to increase the intensity of play, that's true, but Luka is in good physical condition, and in this tactical setup, one-on-one, he'll also feel more protected and get more support. That's why I understand the choice to play Yunus Musah next to him, because he's a different type of player...

Lazio's goal

On paper they're not fighting for the Champions League, but what happens on the pitch could tell a different story. If we go by their start...

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