"The Mateta deal was about the future, not the present. While negotiating, we saw there was a chance to bring it forward, and we tried to do so. Then, during the medical, we discovered the player's physical problem, and we decided not to proceed. We'll see what happens in the future."
"The team have done very well so far. The forwards have also done well. Leao has this problem that's bothered him a bit in recent weeks, and Pulisic has a few other issues as well. But we're happy with this team, and we'll move forward without giving ourselves or anyone else any excuses."
"We have to look at ourselves; our destiny is in our hands. We have to try to play a big game tonight and try to win it, because it means maintaining consistency in the standings and also living up to our expectations."
AC Milan faces Bologna aiming to win and maintain consistency in the standings after a previous loss at the same stadium. Massimiliano Allegri made four lineup changes, with Niclas Füllkrug and Rafael Leao on the bench and Christian Pulisic unavailable through injury, creating attacking difficulties. Sporting director Igli Tare confirmed the Mateta transfer was paused after a medical revealed a physical problem and said the club will reassess the future. Tare praised the squad's performance so far, noted minor fitness issues for key forwards, and described Mike Maignan as a club symbol whose renewal was completed without major difficulty.
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