Even if the advantage seems to be on the side of AC Milan, Franco Baresi, legend of the club from 1977 to 1997, is wary of Rennes, his next opponent in the Europa League.
The draw for the Europa League play-offs is revealed and Stade Rennais inherits AC Milan. The Italian club was transferred to C3 after finishing third in the group stage of the Champions League. An opposition which is far from frightening the former glory of Italian football, Franco Baresi.
“We know that in football, we must never underestimate anyone,” the former Rossoneri defender told Sky. We must be ambitious. The French are always special, but for what Milan represents we have to think about winning. »
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The one who lifted the cup with the big ears three times under the colors of the Lombard club (1989, 1990, 1994) believes that Stefano Pioli’s men will need motivation to qualify for the round of 16 of the little sister of the queen competition of Europe.
“We will need motivation from Milan, we think big but always with respect,” Baresi said. The Milanese, who have never won the C3, will also need all their strength. “It will be important to get the players back in February. »
