The Juventus boss has warned his players not to give into complacency, after hearing that the Swede’s reduction in suspension was overturned.
AC Milan’s appeal for the ban against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029 was overturned by the Lega authorities, and the striker will not be featuring in the matchday 25 game against Juventus on Saturday, 25 February.
Antonio Conte was confident that the decision would be overturned; nevertheless, he has stated that his side’s preparations have not been effected by the verdict. He has reiterated that their motive is to
win all the time, and they will be playing for a win in their match against Milan.
The Italian admitted that his team has struggled at times in the ongoing season, but their hunger for wins has not diminished. The manager commented:
“Sometimes we succeed, sometimes we fail. Nothing changes if there is Ibrahimovic or there is no Ibrahimovic, this is beyond doubt. We should not change anything at all in the attitude or desire to look for
victory.”
Conte further went on to clarify that he did not question the impact of Ibrahimovic at San Siro. However, he mentioned that their game plan will stay the same, and they have prepared vigilantly for the match
on Saturday.
The former Atalanta boss remarked:
“From a tactical point of view, certainly Ibrahimovic gives Milan more reference points than others, he gives a point of reference to us as well as Milan. But we are prepared and nothing changes the way in which we have prepared
all week.”
Both the teams go into the match on the back of victories in their previous Serie A endeavours, Milan won against Cesena, while Juventus defeated Catania in week 24 game of the ongoing campaign.
Currently, Milan sit at the top of the table having amassed 50 points from 24 matches played so far. The Lady Killers are only one point behind the Rossoneri; albeit having an extra game in hand.
The Turin giants have emerged victorious in the last three head to head meetings between the two sides.
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