Former AC Milan captain Massimo Ambrosini shared his thoughts on the club’s current situation and title chances in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. Despite recent inconsistent results, Ambrosini remains optimistic about Milan’s prospects.
“No, I don’t think they’re out of it,” Ambrosini said when asked if Milan was already out of the Scudetto race. “For me, they still have a chance, and I see Inter, Milan, Napoli, Juve, and Atalanta in the running. Let’s say these five are competing for the four Champions League spots. Hoping it becomes five…”
Ambrosini emphasized the importance of mental fortitude and consistency: “It depends on the predisposition to stay focused within the same match and for multiple matches. A team always depends on the mindset, the ability to do things together with the right intensity.”
When questioned about the need for an experienced player in the transfer market, Ambrosini disagreed: “No, for me the leaders are there, they just need to effectively show their leadership. Think about it: in the squad, there’s the captain of the European champion national team, the best goalkeeper in the world, one of the best left-backs, a striker with infinite potential, a midfielder from France.”
He went on to praise other key players: “Yes, and there’s also Pulisic, who won a Champions League final, and Reijnders, one of the most interesting midfielders in Europe. For me, they’re enough, they must be enough.”
Addressing Milan’s defensive issues, Ambrosini suggested: “Yes, I think an alternative to Fofana is needed, and let’s not forget that Loftus-Cheek is in the squad, a player I really like.” He also reminded that “Bennacer will return in January. January isn’t that far away.”
