■About this game
"We ended a month's preparation period and had no injuries, which is very important. Now we will prepare for the Italian Cup this week. Today we play better and more organized with one less player. We have lost too many goals and must pay more attention, but these issues will be solved by a more focused attitude. Sunday will be a life-and-death battle, and we need to be calm and prepare."
■About the issue of instability in defense
" From the overall Look at our defensive stability has improved, but it still needs to be improved on the individual level. In the 7th minute of today, we conceded the ball in the set piece, and we could have defended better. We must continue to work hard, the players' attitude towards work is correct, and this loss will not change the value of the team."
■Leo's growth
"He has improved his concentration and his performance is more important. He just needs to seize the opportunity to score goals. I want to like the team's efforts this month, but now is the beginning of the real season."
■Jafu's departure
"I regret his departure, but the club is looking for a replacement. We must accept the reality, the transfer market is like this. But I am very satisfied with my players, and they are willing to give each other."
■Transfer market prioritizes strengthening the central defender rather than the center
"The club and Tare are working hard, we have Gabiya, Pavlovic and Tomori, so we have three available central defenders next Sunday's game. If we can sign up this week, we have to wait."
■Modric's status
"He just arrived at the team and needed time to train. I originally planned to let him play 30 minutes, but he played 45 minutes. He also needs to improve his physical condition because he started preparing later than others."
■Milan's construction progress
" Some games have to learn something. Our strength should come from the overall close cooperation and attention to details. I am very satisfied with my work this month, now the preparation period is over, the real season is beginning, and that is the most interesting part."