Serie A: Milan-Venezia 0-0 LIVE

AC Milan and Venezia played to a goalless draw in their Serie A encounter at San Siro, marking the opening match of the league's second day. The result highlighted the challenges both teams faced, with Milan aiming to avoid repeating last season's struggles against promoted teams and Venezia seeking to make a statement against a top club.

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It will be a special day for me, I will feel the responsibility of being the coach of Milan, but I also want to enjoy the moment. I expect a difficult match. There will be some tension, but we must be intelligent, humble, and willing to press and run a lot and manage possession well.

Milan's coach, Ruben Amorim, emphasized the importance of a special mindset for his debut at San Siro. "It will be a special day for me, I will feel the responsibility of being the coach of Milan, but I also want to enjoy the moment. I expect a difficult match. There will be some tension, but we must be intelligent, humble, and willing to press and run a lot and manage possession well," he stated. Amorim also addressed player management, noting that Christian Pulisic would not start due to workload management following an injury, while Adrien Rabiot was deemed crucial for the project, though not yet at his best form.

Amorim stressed that Milan must not repeat the errors of the past season, particularly when facing newly promoted teams. "We need the same concentration as against the big teams, it's just a matter of humility. We don't know now which will be the decisive match of the season. Right now, Venezia is the strongest team in the world," he said, underscoring the need for focus regardless of the opponent.

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We need the same concentration as against the big teams, it's just a matter of humility. We don't know now which will be the decisive match of the season. Right now, Venezia is the strongest team in the world.

On the other side, Venezia's coach Giovanni Stroppa acknowledged Milan's quality. "Milan is a complete team that has a playing identity that may still be under construction, but is quite precise," he commented. "They have individual talents that can decide a goal at any moment with a single play, so we need to be attentive." Stroppa highlighted the importance of maintaining concentration and avoiding mistakes, recognizing that Milan possesses both individual brilliance and strong team qualities. He added that the team needs to earn points and will strive to do so, understanding the significance of playing at San Siro.

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Milan is a complete team that has a playing identity that may still be under construction, but is quite precise. They have individual talents that can decide a goal at any moment with a single play, so we need to be attentive.