Florenzi: ‘Milan must focus on this moment’

Alessandro Florenzi warns Milan must not get ahead of themselves in the Scudetto race after beating Verona 3-1. ‘Focus on the here and now, what we need to do in this moment.’

Sandro Tonali had an early goal ruled offside, then scored twice to turn around the Marco Davide Faraoni opener, before Florenzi came off the bench to net an angled drive.

Tonali is the first player in Milan’s history to score two goals on his birthday, as he gave himself the ideal gift for his 22nd.

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It also retains their two-point lead at the top of the table ahead of rivals Inter and puts Milan on 80 points for the first time since they won the Scudetto in 2011-12.

“This victory says a lot about this squad, but not everything, because the job is yet to be completed,” Florenzi told DAZN.

“We must enjoy this evening, because we deserve that, but from tomorrow start studying Atalanta carefully, because they are a great team and having a strong season.

“I think those who work deserve something in return. Over the last month, I’ve been working morning, noon and night, sacrificing my time with those who love me, so I could get back for the end of the season.

“I said before the game, there are many lads here who look like they’ve been Serie A veterans, but it’s their first or second season. I came into a group that was already full of great talents and they had people capable of giving them that balance.”

Milan will be the Champions of Italy if they pick up four points in their remaining two Serie A games.

“We mustn’t think about the future, only the present. Let’s not imagine what happens if they draw, if we win, it’s not going to get us far. We have to focus on the moment we are in right now. It is the moment to push hard, play with intensity, aggression, the way we did this evening. Keep focused on the next target, Atalanta.”

Florenzi was asked if he had seen many other groups with such unity as this Milan?

“Not one this young, no.”