Gianluca Lapadula says ‘scoring is not a priority’ for him and says he is now finally free of any physical problems.
On Saturday the Rossoneri face Swiss 2nd division’s FC Chiasso for a friendly match (16:00 CET) and with 13 players on international duty, coach Vincenzo Montella will give minutes to those who haven’t been very much involved so far.
When Lapadula signed for Milan from Pescara for €9m, the agent of last season’s Serie B top scorer (30 goals) said that the club told the 26-year-old that he would have an important role in the squad, but since Bacca ended up staying, Gianluca finds himself mostly on the bench.
“I think the choice [to join Milan] means a lot and it shows how strongly I desired this choice,” Lapadula told Milan TV today. “At first I had some physical problems but now I train regularly without any trouble. I’m very happy and especially when you win everything is much more beautiful.
“I no longer have any physical problem, I train and I can say that the negative moment has passed and that I am fine. If I miss scoring goals? I’m convinced that it’s all a consequence of the performance you put on the field. Scoring is not a priority for me and when I go to the pitch I always give everything with great desire, never give up and put myself at the service of the team.
“Surely the negative lessons teach much more than the positive ones, now I’m finding little room but I’m sure that it will give me even more stimulation and more will to give my best. Saturday’s friendly? It will be an important test, we’re available to the coach and I see it as an opportunity to exploit.”
Lapadula is seen as Bacca’s alternative and he has so far played 73 minutes. Pescara have already said they are willing to take the player back in January if Milan would like to send him away.
I have nothing against the guy but signing him was a mistake waste of money in january we will sell him for half the price we bought him for
He doesnt look like a bad player though. It was just wrong strategy in the summer – Signing players randomly not knowing whether they will be useful or not. The players are not necessarily bad but a very unbalanced squad they created in the summer. Only 2 wingers and yet let go of Verdi just to add more centre forwards & mids.
IT WOULD BE UNFAIR TO JUDGE LAPADULA BECAUSE HE PLAYED GOOD WHEN HE PLAYED.I RATE HIM MUCH BETTER THAN ADRIANO HE IS A COMPLETE WASTE OF SPACE IN THE SQUAD.wOULD RATHER HAVE DE SANTIS IN THE SQUAD THEN HIM EVEN THOUGH THEY DONT PLAY THE SAME POSITION.
Don’t be in a rush man. What if Bacca is injured during a game and Adriano is on red card or suspended? We should encourage them all pls
Honestly, I rate Lapadula higher than Adriano..
Better Lapadula than Adriano. At least Lapadula can hold the ball well and bring others into play..
You are better than many serie A strikers,i have never doubted ur abilities.Just remain calm,your would come
I totally agree with apache,let’s keep the three and see how we can manage to involve them all
Bacca’s decision to stay cost him dearly. Unlucky very good striker in right place at wrong time.
true!
We should loan him back to Pescara
loaning him back shows the club got no faith in him…he will get his chance in no time. He should continue working hard and being match fit
this guy is a true professional, although he’s not getting his chance still motivated n keeping the faith. montella is a fair guy n he will play him, we need players like him that statement what Honda said the other day should of kept it to himself.
Why was he even bougjt by our stupid owners is well beyond me. Expect more signing like him im the future from our 350 million sponsorship owners.
Hahaha Suracho, I see you’re back from hibernation lmao.
He was nt match fit……still he is a good player with goal scoring touches better than Adriano…..just give him time….
Comment:he is a good guy he is even better dan niag so let give him chance tanks guy
Are you ever watch the match?
Other news.. Montolivo just went off on a stretcher in the italy game, looks pretty serious to his knee. Poor guy is always unlucky when it comes to Italy. Speedy recovery Montolivo!
I’m not a Montolivo hater like many on this blog but I’m finding it hard to get upset by this.
Hey, I’m the same but I don’t wish anything bad upon anyone.. If it’s a slight knock and he’s out for a game or two and someone gets to prove their worth than I’m all for it
I certainly doesnt mind 🙂
Yeah, I watched the game, it didnt look good… Its the third time he gets injured while on duty with Italy, I really feel bad for him.
Say what you will about him, he is an excellent mentor for Locatelli. I dont think Locatelli is ready to start in Serie A just yet – i hope im wrong -, so we will see how we will cope. I hope Monto recovers for Chievo but its unlikely…
I suppose we will see Sosa there.
Congratulation for your debut Romagnoli…get well soon Montolivo
I think Kucko can also play Montolivo’s position. Maybe I’m wrong!
Romagnoli proved tonight that he’s destined to be great. What a defender!
My heart goes to Montolivo even though am not his fan but it’s hard not to have sympathy for him after yet another injury on international duty for Italy. I wish him quickest recovery.
Montolivo is another Milan player , yeah he sucks but who else is there to play his defensive mid role ?
Everyone in the squad in Milan is valuable
I really wonder why we dont appreciate players when they perform well we only criticize wen they don’t play well…take it or leave it Monty is a valuable defensive midfielder,that he makes mistakes show he is human after all…cos am sure we have lost games as well wen he is not playing.plsss let’s give the whole squad our unflenching support and stop discriminating any body can be good if well supported and given morale and am sure most of the coaches we have had believe in that
We must all remember that we do not really have the squad depth to complain about montilivo. Seriously and injury to any of our major players is bad news for the team. Remember we haven’t played Juventus, Roma, Inter Milan. Till we sort ourselves out by January. Let’s just wish him a speedy recovery.