Ibrahimovic outlines what is expected of Milan players and gives update on renewals | OneFootball

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has insisted that AC Milan must face every game as if it were a final, believing that everyone can score goals in the new attack.

Milan are facing yet another must-win game in Serie A as they take on a Verona side that are once again looking just to keep their heads above the dotted line of the relegation zone.

Sergio Conceicao cannot have been happy with what he saw in the defeat to Feyenoord in midweek and he has freshened the team up by bringing in the likes of Matteo Gabbia, Yunus Musah and Riccardo Sottil.

The hope will be that it provokes a response, while there is talk of both Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic not being at 100% which probably impacts the choices to an extent too.

Ibrahimovic spoke to the Sky and DAZN cameras about half an hour before kick-off at San Siro, and his comments were relayed by MilanNews.

A big game tonight and then the Champions League on Tuesday…

“Every match is like a final, every match counts. Today we only have to think about today’s match, there are still a few days to go until Tuesday. Today is very important.”

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How are the squad doing?

“Before the match you expect a positive performance from everyone, then every match is based on incidents. If you concede a goal after three minutes then it’s uphill, but the return leg is still to come and we’re confident.”

Do you expect a lot from Leao and Theo?

“I expect a lot from everyone, they are Milan players and they have to perform in a Milan-worthy way.”

It’s a new-look attack…

“Everyone can score goals and assists and create chances.”

Are Milan struggling to find balance?

“The coach makes the choices, we don’t get involved in certain choices. We have a lot of matches, we play every three days, we need balance on the pitch and fresh legs to play. Then the coach makes the choices.”

How much can the league and Champions League results influence the future plans?

“There is maximum confidence in the project we are doing, we work every day and try to bring results.”

What are the contractual situations of Theo and Maignan?

“We are talking to them. They are both important to us and they are both happy to be at Milan. We are talking.”

Is Como’s offer for Theo that arrived in January true?

“Many offers have arrived for our players, but they are still at Milan.”