Palladino: “Goals? Berlusconi always told me to think big”

Rafaelle Palladino says former Monza president Silvio Berlusconi always told him to think big when appointing him as coach. Goals in the second half from Daniel Maldini and Matteo Pessina helped the Biancorossi secure a big away victory against Salernitana, taking them to 36 points, leveling with Napoli and Torino. At the end of the match, Rafaelle Palladino spoke with DAZN and explained the significance of the win:

Palladino commented on his team’s performance: “I am very satisfied; they put in a great performance. Against Milan, there was great joy, and today’s match confirms the strength of this great group and a further step towards maturity. Everyone played well, with solid principles and demonstrating what we are capable of. I liked the spirit of those who came on; it showed a group eager to keep improving.”

Regarding Bondo’s entrance into the game, Palladino said, “I field those who can help us. Bondo performed well against Milan; he had a problem at the beginning of the week, so we preserved him a bit. When he came on, he showed his worth. He continues to grow, but Colpani also contributed. Even in the first half, we had chances, and we were really good at unlocking the game and not conceding. We need to enjoy the moment and stay grounded because a difficult match awaits us.”

On Monza’s objectives, Palladino stated, “When Berlusconi gave me the team, he told me that we must always think big, and I have always carried that with me. It reflects me, and the spirit of the team is this. Let’s enjoy the moment without getting ahead of ourselves and continue working like this.”