

After sacking manager Sinisa Mihajlovic right after losing against Juventus, the Rossoneri desperately needed a victory with their newcomer manager Cristian Brocchi. The coach knows Milan's traditions by heart, that's why a victory was something he was fighting for throughout the whole week during practice. He attempted to work on his players' mindset that they needed, his message reached the players who fought hard against Sampdoria this Sunday.
It was a solo goal by Colombian striker Carlos Bacca the key factor which gave Milan a much needed victory in Cristian Brocchi's debut as the main manager. After the match, he wanted to point out the team's work and even managed to thank former coach Sinisa Mihajlovic for sending him a public message to congratulate him for the victory.
Talking to Mediaset, Brocchi said: "I saw more than the five per cent new ideas I had been hoping for. In many situations the players did exactly what I asked and [Sampdoria coach] Vincenzo Montella was even forced to change system during the first half. The quality of a side is raised when the mentality holds strong. We tried to play in the opposition half and control the game, but there are still some principles missing that we need to work on a great deal."
About Mihajlovic's message, he said: "I also wish to thank Sinisa, who sent me a congratulatory message for the victory. It was a sign of real class and I thank him."
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