Venezia Coach Hints Jay Idzes Will Start Against AC Milan

MILAN – Venezia coach Eusebio Di Francesco has hinted that he will play Jay Idzes since the start against AC Milan in the fourth week of the 2024/2025 Italian League. Because, the Indonesian National Team defender is not included in the list of players who are doubtful to appear by Di Francesco.

Venezia will visit AC Milan’s headquarters at the San Siro Stadium on Sunday (15/9/2024) early morning WIB. This is an important match for both teams because they have not tasted victory in the first three matches of the 2024/2025 Italian League.

Ahead of the match, Di Francesco mentioned that his two defenders, Marin Sverko and Giorgio Altare, are doubtful to appear due to being unfit. This also serves as a signal that Jay Idzes has the potential to start.

“We have some doubts for tomorrow, there are small problems to evaluate for Sverko and Altare. Bjarkason will not be there because he has just had surgery, Haps also still needs to be evaluated,” said Di Francesco, quoted from Tutto Venezia Sport, Saturday (14/9/2024).

Furthermore, Di Francesco is aware that AC Milan is not in its best form. However, according to him, the team polished by Paulo Fonseca is still a strong team.

Moreover, they will play in front of their public which will certainly make the players more confident. “Very dangerous in the offensive phase and they will play in front of 70 thousand spectators,” he said.

“(AC Milan) They are struggling, but if we look at the numbers, they are the team that creates the most chances to score. A team with a lot of alternatives and important players,” he said.

Therefore, Di Francesco also reminded Jay Idzes and his colleagues to fully focus on the match against AC Milan. He did not want his players to be affected by the terror given by Rossoneri supporters – AC Milan’s nickname.

“My players must have the strength not to be too affected by their surroundings and focus only on the game,” said Di Francesco.

(wib)