26 February 2022
DUSAN VLAHOVIC
“We are happy, because after two draws, we needed a victory. My brace? It’s thanks to the team, if we work like this, together, as we are doing, we can achieve great results. I found myself in a new reality, but thanks to everyone, the team, the club, the coach, I'm settling in. We continue to work towards our goals "
MASSIMILIANO ALLEGRI
"We did not have a great game from a technical point of view, but we knew that Empoli are a team that never stops playing. We took a risk, but we have many men unavailable, the guys sacrificed themselves also because we aren’t in a position to let anyone rest. I am happy for the team, I see that there is enthusiasm and a spirit that I like. Vlahovic played a great game and still has great room for improvement, he has the qualities to have a great career. Football is simple: just put the players on the pitch according to their characteristics, now we have the possibility to play differently. The championship is still long and there are many games to win."
WOJCIECH SZCZESNY
“I think that social media should not only be used to talk about a match, but also about situations like the one that is happening in Ukraine. I will not play the play-off game against Russia, and my teammates will not do it either. I am happy with the position taken by my country’s Federation. Obviously I know that not all Russians agree with this war, but what is happening is very bad and worrying.
"Tonight we struggled to find depth also due to the wind, and it must be said that Empoli prepared themselves well. The presence of Vlahovic gives us enthusiasm - he never makes a mistake in front of the goal. I think he will be a very important player for our future. The championship? We have very important goals in front of us, the teams in front are slowing down, but we will see game after game how it goes. Allegri has told us to win the next 11 matches, and then we'll see if that's enough.”
