AC Milan Full-Back Gianluca Zambrotta Hails 'Important' Victory Over Roma

Yesterday AC Milan won their first Serie A match in almost a month at home against Roma, coming back from behind to win 2-1. It was a very important victory for the Rossoneri's morale as well as for their position in the league, as confirmed by full-back Gianluca Zambrotta.

"It was a very important win because at the end of the first half we were three points above the relegation zone, while now we're three points away from the Champions League spots," he said to Sky Sport 24.

"I think it was a fundamental victory, we've managed to come out of a very difficult period. We conceded a goal after less than five minutes, it was complicated and in the first half we didn't play well, they certainly did better. Then, in the second half we controlled the match better and created more opportunities."

On Ronaldinho's position on the left side of the attack, Zambrotta said, "When I arrived at Barcelona, he already played wide on the left, with [Samuel] Eto'o in the middle and [Lionel] Messi on the other side. I don't think it's new for him to play there and I think he can make the difference in that position. I hope he can continue like this."

Recently much of the criticism aimed at Milan focused on the full-backs, which the Italian international thinks is unfair.

"The criticism bothered us, because it seemed as if we were the only ones to blame for the team's less than positive moment," he continued. "Certainly there were some problems, but it's normal when you play so often. In moments like these, you always try to look for what works instead of what doesn't. I'm used to this, but in football very often there's a lack of objectivity."

Finally, on their next Champions League opponents Real Madrid, he said, "They're a great team with great champions, although they leave a lot of space and give away many chances. We'll have to do well to get into the spaces they leave behind."

Danilo Pochini, Goal.com