Skip to main content

Serie A Preview: Milan v Empoli

Forward Stephan El Shaarawy spoke out in defence of his coach this week, insisting the whole team had faith in Inzaghi.

But results will ultimately speak louder than any impassioned calls for patience, and wins have been all too thin on the ground for Milan.

"We are disappointed with the way the season is going. Obviously everyone expected something better," De Sciglio was quoted as saying on the official Milan website.

"However, we want to change things around and we believe we can do it if we work hard. We want to climb up the table as high as possible.

"The new signings have settled in straightaway. They are experienced players and they have all played at the highest level in Serie A for a long time so they will be a big help to us.

"We can say that the team is relaxed despite the fact that results have not been going our way."

There were some positives to take from a spirited display at the home of the champions, with Inzaghi lauding his side's "attitude and desire".

Maurizio Sarri's men have endured a difficult time of late, too, with Sunday's 2-0 triumph over Cesena bringing to an end a nine-match spell without a win in Serie A.

September's reverse fixture also ended in a draw after Milan hit back from two goals down to level matters at two apiece.