Marotta: “Our aim is to perform well”

“We reached the final last year and now consistently represent Italy in this prestigious competition. That’s a source of pride and honour, and of course we always approach it with the aim of performing well. It’s true that Chivu is experiencing the Champions League as a coach for the first time, but he won this competition as a player and has huge experience, so he knows how to handle our opponents. This new format is tough, and the timing of each fixture matters; you have to be at your best physically and mentally. Our transfer strategy has followed a slightly different model: we’ve invested in five young players, four of whom we’ve brought in and one stepping up from our Youth Sector. This approach aligns with the ownership’s and Club’s vision, and we’re proud of it. I believe the squad matches our ambitions perfectly. Liverpool and Arsenal at San Siro? As a football fan, it’s certainly exciting. Naturally, the level of difficulty is very high, but we’ll give it our all, with our supporters helping us on our home turf. The important thing is to be in perfect physical and mental shape when we face our opponents.”