Jankulovski trusts in Scudetto
Saturday 21 January, 2006
Marek Jankulovski still believes that Milan can close down the 10-point gap and win the Scudetto.
“I don’t see why we shouldn’t still aim for the title,” said the wide man. “After all, if Inter can believe in it, then so should the side just two points behind them. There’s a long way to go and many results up for grabs, but the important thing is to focus on our own games until the final whistle.”
Leaders Juventus have only lost one Serie A tie this season, falling 3-1 against Milan, and Jankulovski insists the difference between the two sides is not so great as the table would suggest.
“Juve are doing very well right now, but when Milan are on top form, we are certainly on a par with them.”
As Coach Carlo Ancelotti conceded earlier this week, the problem is that they have lost five matches already, whereas the Bianconeri have dropped just seven points in total.
“We have made more mistakes up until now, but before the end of the season Juventus could fall into the same traps,” added Jankulovski. “We have to improve our away form and hope to replicate our performance at Livorno when we travel to Siena this Sunday.”
The Czech international had a rare starting spot in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Ascoli and is finally ready to begin his Milan career in earnest after a fractured ankle hampered his progress.
“I was happy to play after such a long time our injured, but after six months I think I’ve settled in now,” said the man who joined from Udinese in the summer. “I hope that 2006 goes better for me than last year and that I can bring more to the table. I feel ready to take on more responsibility and prove myself to the club.”
Jankulovski could have more space than expected over the next month, as Massimo Ambrosini has been diagnosed with a left thigh strain.