Mihajlovic: 'Call an exorcist!'

By Football Italia staff

Sinisa Mihajlovic said if he can’t fix Milan’s problems, “then they need to call an exorcist!”

The Rossoneri are struggling and host Sassuolo on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.

“It’s a difficult game, Sassuolo are one of the form teams right now and we need three points,” the Coach told Milan Channel.

“The atmosphere in the stadium won’t be ideal, but it’s down to us to bring the enthusiasm back to the fans. We are working to find some consistency, as at times we’re too afraid, but I am sure we’ll get there. I believe in these lads.

“I want to thank Carlo Ancelotti, Arrigo Sacchi and Fabio Capello who all said nice things about me this week.

“I know what I want to do here and I will certainly achieve it. I have what it takes to do well at Milan. If I can’t do it, then they need to call an exorcist!

“I also told the lads that we must learn to control games. I think it’s a psychological issue, as in that moment you must be smart to keep the ball or earn a free kick.

“Unfortunately at the moment we’re penalised for every error. There’s no single tactical system that can win you games. The main thing is the attitude, the determination and the desire to win.

“Over the last few weeks we’ve been working on both 4-3-3 and 4-4-2, but unfortunately almost all the strikers are out injured.

“Today Carlos Bacca will train for the first time this week, so it’s not always easy to start with two strikers.”

President Silvio Berlusconi will arrive today for a pep talk with the squad after refusing to publicly back Mihajlovic.

“I have an excellent rapport with him and we speak often. The other night he told me to relax and that for me is a sign of faith.

“I want to thank him for this opportunity and it’s a privilege to discuss ideas with him, not just about football, but of everything.”

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