Oddo: It was the right moveMilan defender Massimo Oddo has admitted that joining the Rossoneri in January was one of the best decisions of his career.
The World Cup winner headed north after almost five seasons with Lazio and is now just weeks away from appearing in his first Champions League Final.
“I believe that moving here was the right choice for me, the best decision I could take,†noted the right-back. “I have joined an amazing squad.
“I have been here for four months, we are fourth in the table and we are set to play for the Champions League. We have reached some important objectives.â€
The Italian international has immediately won the faith of boss Carlo Ancelotti and Oddo maintains that the Coach will still be at Milan next term.
“In football the only thing that counts are results and he is one of the tacticians who has won the most,†explained the former Biancocelesti captain. “He is doing great and we are all sure he will stay.
“What we have done this year is excellent, especially if you consider what happened at the start of the season.
“We have achieved these results together, as a group, and the Coach kept us united despite the difficulties.
“We had nerves of steel and the club was always there to support us, as well as the fans. The Athens Final is a prize that must be shared between all of us.â€
The stopper also dismissed fears that his side will lack motivation in their remaining League games against Catania and Udinese by focusing purely on the Athens showdown with Liverpool.
“Closing the championship is the main issue,†he added. “If we win against Catania, we will secure fourth place and this will allow us to concentrate on the Final.
“It is a big advantage for us and that’s what will drive us. From that point of view there are no problems at all.â€
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