The sporting director of Monza, Michele Franco, spoke live on TvPlay touching on various topics, starting from the match against Lazio. “We prepared for the match in an optimal way by working during the week. We know that the match will be complicated and that Lazio have high ranking objectives. With Tudor they changed gear and he is doing very well in the last period. Our balance sheet is more than positive, we already did very well last season. We want to end the season on a high note, we are satisfied. Our initial goal was salvation and we are happy that we never questioned it at the beginning of the year.”
On Galliani.
“I always say that I was lucky enough to start directly from the University. Galliani wrote the history of the Italian market, I have the privilege of working in contact with him and I owe him a lot.”
On Palladino.
“At the end of the season we will understand what to do. Galliani and I will speak with the coach to discuss his future. We are happy with his work, he is demonstrating his value with the results.”
About Di Gregorio.
“He is the emblem of our work, he has grown a lot in these two years. He is a serious, reliable boy and it is normal that his performances attract various clubs. There are several teams interested in his purchase. Juventus on him? We have important relationships with the top clubs.”
On Colpani.
“His numbers don’t lie, his is an important season. He has incredible quality in his play and this year he has found an important ease in scoring goals and assists. He understands football and his qualities are highlighted by the teams’ ideas He has a very long contract with us, we are certainly pleased that our players are followed by important teams. Do we need a convincing offer to make him go?
About Valentin Carboni.
“We have an excellent relationship with Inter and the boy had a great time with us this year. He had an excellent season in 2005, which was very important for him. Renewal of the loan? We’ll see, he’ll definitely be back at the end of the season to Inter”.
On Popovic.
“Popovic? He has great technique but here he arrived late in his condition. Valid footballer with important physical structure, he has pace. Without physical condition, however, it is difficult to show off your qualities.”
On young Italians.
“They always do well here, last year we had Rovella. This year we also have Colombo, we believe so much in young people and we do everything to enhance the Italian product. Daniel Maldini? He is a boy with important qualities, who has been with us since January and has found continuity. He is a complete footballer, but he is a Milan footballer. He will definitely return to Milan in the summer, then we’ll see.”
