Simon Kjaer is on the eve of the biggest games of his career. A visit to Napoli is at stake for the defender of AC Milan, a semi-final in the Champions League. The veteran spoke to his teammates on the eve.
34-year-old Simon Kjaer looks forward to the biggest match of his life
“We play football for evenings like this,” the Dane told the press conference in Naples. “A narrow lead is defended on a visit to the leader of Serie A, but Kjaer also wanted Milan to enjoy the podium. You never know when you’ll get another chance like that. Evenings like this will stay with you for the rest of your life. Good or bad, this is what you do it all for. I want all the boys to enjoy it.”
Simon Kjaer is living in a dream anyway. As a child he was already a fan of the Italians. Three years after its entry into San Siro, the club is now back at the top. “It was my childhood dream to play here. And the journey I’ve been on with the club in recent years has been a dream anyway. No one thought we would be standing here now. It gives a feeling that is indescribable,” he continued.
Milan recently won in Naples in the regular season (0-4). Yet it is different this time, due to the return and presence of Victor Osimhen. Although Kjaer is not concerned. The veteran defender mentioned, “We hope to repeat what we did last time. And we will indeed see Osimhen. We will fight him with the utmost respect. He is a top striker, but the other attackers in this tournament were just as good.”
AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli praises the dangerous Victor Osimhen
Trainer Stefano Pioli was a little more wary of the African sniper. “He is such a powerful, impressive and decisive striker. I take into account all those features. All the things we did well before against Napoli, like slowing down the pace of the game, become even more important now. Although we are not going to change our game,” he said.
