Speaking at the pre-match press conference, as transcribed by CalcioLecce, Giampaolo made it clear that Lecce must focus on their own issues rather than Milan’s. The latter would be a fool’s game, as he pointed out, and he also revealed that a few players have recovered for the game.

AC Milan coach Sergio Conceicao praised his players for showing character as they recovered from two goals down at relegation-threatened Lecce in Serie A on Saturday.