Ivan Juric spoke at a press conference as the new coach of Monza, on the eve of a season that will see the Brianzoli face Inter on the first day of the league. The coach showed enthusiasm for the debut against the reigning Italian champions: “I can say that we will face a great team, they are the reigning Italian champions. I am happy to face them.”

The match will be played at San Siro next August 22 and could see Ebenezer Akinsanmiro on the field, a former Nerazzurri player about to officially become a Biancorosso player. The coach explained the reasons for his choice to lead Monza, linking them precisely to the project of developing young talents like the midfielder.

“I came here because the ideas of the new Monza are very clear: to focus on several potentially strong players to work on a lot, Akinsanmiro is one of them,” said Juric. The coach added that the club’s strategy involves a mix between promising youngsters and more experienced additions: “In some roles, of course, more experience is needed.”