Marco Giampaolo, Lecce’s coach and former Milan manager, spoke at a press conference before the Lecce-Milan match. He shared his thoughts on the upcoming game and Milan’s current form.
Goal Scoring Issues: Giampaolo acknowledged Lecce’s difficulty in scoring goals, especially when not winning. He emphasized the need to address this issue without letting it become a constant negative focus. He mentioned that the coaching staff is working on different attacking strategies to create more opportunities. He pointed out the need for goals from midfielders and defenders from set pieces, noting that Krstovic’s scoring rate is comparable to other strikers and wingers.
Home Advantage: Giampaolo stressed the importance of Lecce’s home ground as an advantage. He noted that historically Lecce has secured more home wins, but this season’s trend needs to be reversed. He highlighted recent defensive improvements, conceding only two goals in the last four games (one penalty), but lamented the lack of goals scored. Lecce is actively seeking better balance and adapting their approach to simplify the game for the players, hoping that this will lead to more fluid and effective performances.
Milan Analysis: Giampaolo stated his game preparations focus on the opponent’s current form, avoiding speculation about their internal psychology or dynamics. He emphasized that external opinions are often unreliable. He observed that Milan’s comeback against Lazio, even when playing with fewer players, demonstrated their capability to recover and potentially score even when disadvantaged. He concluded that Milan is a team with significant technical quality, capable of beating any opponent but also prone to occasional setbacks.