Bartesaghi discusses derby win, possible Italy call-up and title aim: “Dreaming is free”

Davide Bartesaghi believes that AC Milan can dream a few potential comeback within the title race, however a high 4 end stays the acknowledged goal.

The boyhood Milanista Bartesaghi should have had a wierd night time at San Siro final night time. He was compelled to start out the derby from the bench as a result of not being 100% after a muscle pressure sustained in Cremona, and watched his substitute Pervis Estupinan turn into the hero.

In fact, he could have been nothing however completely satisfied for his team-mate, however the Italian might be forgiven for considering ‘what if’ it was him in the identical place because the Ecuadorian.

Bartesaghi was current on the presentation of the twenty first Amici dei Bambini Event on the Carro Social Membership in Sesto San Giovanni on Monday night time, and he answered questions from journalists in attendance.

Profitable a derby is at all times nice…

“In fact, it’s at all times extremely emotional as a result of derbies are essential matches. This yr we managed to win two out of two and we’re very happy. The credit score goes to the entire staff, however we’re additionally very proud of Pervis’s objective that introduced us these three factors.”

Can we speak in regards to the Scudetto now?

“The objective is at all times the identical, the one for July, which is to get again into the Champions League zone. Europe is Milan’s house and we are able to’t miss out. Dreaming is free, however we’re centered on our objective and we’ll see what occurs from right here on out.”

Are there truly seven factors between you and Inter, or do you are feeling the hole is nearer?

“They’re those you see within the standings. Now there are such a lot of different video games to play, so something can occur. Soccer is unusual. It’s important to be good at managing matches and attempting to do the most effective you possibly can.”

Your performances have additionally caught the eye of Rino Gattuso. Do you imagine you’ll be referred to as up? In that case, are you prepared?

“Let’s hope so. Proper now I’m centered on Milan. We have now two extra video games left which are essential for our goal, and we’ll attempt to do our greatest.”

Relating to the match, open to the 2013 Esordienti class, it is going to happen from March 29 to June 7, 2026, on the Aldini Sports activities Middle in Milan, at By way of Felice Orsini 78/84. It’ll characteristic 40 skilled and novice groups.

Among the many taking part golf equipment are: AC Milan, FC Internazionale Milano, Atalanta BC, Como 1907, FC Torino, AC Monza, US Cremonese, Genoa CFC, and US Sassuolo.