MILAN - President Massimo Moratti spoke to the press on his way into the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza: "For the coach and players Sunday's match is not easy because playing on a Thursday means we have very little time to prepare for Sampdoria. That's why at this stage we're more interested in Sunday's match I reckon, while today we need to play for pride. I'll let the squad sort this out. Going through? I'd believe it possible if we didn't have two games in such a short space of time. What do I expect from Stramaccioni in terms of tactical nous? Football often comes down to your gut feeling rather than a bit of luck. Strama needs a bit of luck. And we mustn't throw away a half of football, because it doesn't help."
Here's what the president had to say to those arguing the next week could decide Andrea Stramaccioni's future at the club: "I've had neither the time nor the desire to say this, but I've not been in contact with anyone, I've not called anyone, nor has anyone called me. Could José Mourinho return? No, that's impossible."
