Gomez: “I’m ready for Napoli, I think Romagnoli & I will go well together, Bacca? I prefer him as a teammate”

Gustavo Gomez says ‘being at Milan is unique’ as he prepares for his debut in front of Napoli’s ‘South American fans.’

Vincenzo Montella lost Gabriel Paletta to suspension on the season opener against Torino and he is widely expected to play new signing Gustavo Gomez from the start on Saturday, when Milan visit Napoli.

Gomez, 23, arrived from Argentina champions Lanus, and his debut for the Rossoneri will be against the attack of Napoli, which is still impressive despite being Higuain-less.

“I’m happy to be here and even though I didn’t know the city or the teammates, I find things to be really good,” the Paraguay international told MilanTV. “Being here is something unique and it’s very nice. I feel good and I’m adapting to the club, to the teammates, to the country and the city.

“I’m trying to do what the coach asks of me and then put it into practice during the game. The difference between the Argentine and Italian leagues? Serie A is a bit more dynamic and technical than the Argentine league. I’m training to adapt as soon as possible and be available to the coach.

“The popularity of Milan in Argentina? Italian football is followed a lot in South America. I know the club and its history and the titles that Milan have won and I’m here to live it. Milan were well known to us, especially in Paraguay since Cesare Maldini was the coach of the national team.

“The next game? I’m ready for Napoli. I’ve bene told that they have fans very similar to the South American. If I’ll be tense, it’s because I’ll try to make the most of this opportunity. As everyone knows, the fans in South America are extreme, shouting the whole game and I’m already used to it. The first time at San Siro? It was something unique, the stadium and the incredible people.

“The dressing room? When I arrived I was very much with the South American players, but the teammates welcomed be very well, also the Italians. The group is great, it’s united and that matters a lot. Romagnoli [who will stay at Milan and play alongside Gomez on Saturday]? He’s a great player, he has great potential. We’re getting to know each other during training and I think we’ll go very well together. Bacca? I prefer to have him as a teammate than an opponent; he’s very difficult to mark.

“My objectives with Milan? I want to earn my place in the team, to play, to fight on the pitch. And my dream is to win many titles with Milan.” Gomez will look to start with a win over Sarri’s boys.