Bremer and Rugani are back in the squad (“They will be on the bench tomorrow, but I’m not sure if they will play”), while discussing Yildiz, he clarifies the recent remarks about the Turkish player following the Maradona match: “There is still a lot of potential to be seen, he is giving his all and growing with each match, but has incredible room for improvement. I said the same about Kvara; he can become a super top player.” Finally, regarding tomorrow’s opponent, he warns: “Pafos is a strong team, with many Brazilian and Portuguese players who know how to play football. They only suffered a heavy defeat against Bayern, and in their other matches, they conceded very few goals. Physically, they are a tough team, trying to focus on challenges, and they are organized during set pieces. We must be careful not to allow counter-attacks, as they have quality in transitioning play.”
Alongside Spalletti, Pierre Kalulu stated: “We are eager to perform well and show that we are up to the task. From every match, whether positive or negative, you have to learn to move forward. What happened on Sunday is in the past; we need to focus on the positives and work on what didn’t go well.” The former Milan player does not see this season mirroring last year’s, stating, “For me, everything is different. Every team has ups and downs; we can do more, but it’s not just a tactical or mental issue. We are not yet where we want to be, but we have the potential. Bremer’s return to the group? We are a united team, and his return is welcome; he’s an experienced player who will help us.”
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