Fonseca Defends Milan‘s Starting Lineup: ‘Too Passive’

AS Roma coach Paulo Fonseca has defended his decision to start with a more defensive lineup against AC Milan, stating that the Rossoneri were ‘too passive’ in their approach.

The Match

The match between AS Roma and AC Milan ended in a 2-2 draw, with both teams having their fair share of chances. However, Fonseca‘s decision to start with a more defensive lineup has raised eyebrows among fans and critics alike.

Fonseca‘s Defense

Fonseca defended his decision, stating that Milan‘s passive approach forced him to adopt a more defensive strategy. ‘Milan were too passive, they didn’t press us, they waited for us to make mistakes,’ Fonseca said in a post-match interview.

‘We had to be careful and not expose ourselves too much. We knew that if we could control the game, we could create chances. We did that, and we scored two goals.’

Reaction to Criticism

Fonseca also addressed the criticism he received for his starting lineup. ‘I understand the criticism, but I think it’s unfair. We played a good game, we created chances, and we could have won it,’ he said.

‘Sometimes you have to make decisions based on the opponents you’re facing. We knew Milan would be strong, and we had to be careful. I think we did a good job.’

Looking Forward

Despite the criticism, Fonseca remains confident in his team’s abilities. ‘We have a good squad, and we’re working hard. We need to keep this level of performance, and I’m sure we’ll get better results,’ he said.

‘We’re not looking at the table right now. We’re focusing on the next game, and we’ll try to win it.’

Conclusion

Fonseca‘s decision to start with a more defensive lineup against AC Milan has sparked debate among fans and critics. However, the coach remains confident in his strategy, citing Milan‘s passive approach as the reason behind his decision.

As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how Fonseca‘s tactics evolve and whether they will lead to success for AS Roma.

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