October 28, 2007

Ancelotti: We're not depressed

Carlo Ancelotti insists Milan are “not depressed” after getting off to their worst Serie A start in 24 years and won’t change their system.

“We are not depressed, just disappointed. After the game we evaluated the current form,” he explained following their 1-0 home defeat to Roma, leaving the side with just 10 points from nine games.

“It is a tough time, especially on home turf. Today was a balanced match with chances for both sides. They broke the deadlock, although we played just as well.”

Mirko Vucinic’s strike secured the victory, but it could have been more as Daniele De Rossi chipped a penalty off target and Massimo Ambrosini was sent off.

It was a completely different performance to that seen in the midweek 4-1 demolition of Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.

“We didn’t do as well as Wednesday,” continued Ancelotti. “We have to think of how to quickly get over this tough moment. We are very inconsistent, a little distracted and as usual conceded a goal with a cross from the byeline. We can do better.

“I did not shout at anyone. We just need to find the cure for what ails us and the only certain thing I can say is that we will not change our tactics. We are all united and can get back up again, just as we did in the past. When we have other players at our disposal, then perhaps we can adjust a few things.”

The Rossoneri went into this match without the injured Ronaldo, Massimo Oddo and Marek Jankulovski, forcing veteran Paolo Maldini to go back to his roots at left-back.

“Paolo is in good shape and I asked him to play as left-back. He had no problems with it and I would never have pushed if he had not wanted that role.”

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