This afternoon, Billy Costacurta has spoken to the media about several things, including why he seems to be so harsh on AC Milan.
Costacurta is one of the most recognisable faces in the Italian media for Milan fans, why? Because the Italian was a core part of the Rossoneri in the past and still continues to be. Of course, his role has now changed. Yet, he remains a key figure.
As someone that has seen the highs of the past, it is understandable why he holds the club to such high standards. Ultimately, he knows what makes the Diavolo special and with work, it is still there to be achieved.
Costacurta’s words
In many ways, he speaks for the fans as a fan in a public setting, but this is not always a good thing, as he revealed to La Repubblica (via V Sport).
“Today, if you’re divisive, it seems like you have to take sides: game-oriented, results-oriented, and so on. I always try to be balanced. They attack me because I criticize Milan, but I do it because I love them. Some Milan fans think I do it out of prejudice, but that’s not the case.
“When I give an opinion, I do it to provoke a reaction. If I say something negative about Leao, it’s not because he plays for AC Milan. With Rafa, it’s like when I talk to my son Achille , and sometimes even to my wife Martina: I explain my point of view to provoke change.”
Coaching…
“I tried [to be a coach], but I was missing something to do that job at the highest level. And I didn’t want to become a coach who changes city and club every two years. I chose a different path.
“In my Milan, I thought some had a greater predisposition, Rino was one of them; he always wanted to improve. I was pleasantly surprised by Nesta and Pippo Inzaghi, who are having excellent careers: I had made the wrong predictions about them.”
Costacurta also gave a message to Franco Baresi, who has recently undergone a successful surgery.
“I find it hard to talk about it. Franco was my big brother, my mentor. It’s a difficult time for him, which I understand he’s getting over. We’re similar, and if I were going through his situation, I’d prefer there wasn’t much fuss about me. I learned that from him too.”