Thu Sep 26 12:54:49 UTC 2024: ## Milan Boss Fonseca Warns of Lecce Danger After Derby High

**Milan, Italy** – Milan manager Paulo Fonseca has urged his team to forget about their recent derby victory over Inter, warning that a slip-up against Lecce on Friday night could negate the morale boost.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Fonseca stressed the importance of capitalizing on the momentum from the Inter win, highlighting the need to regain points and ensure continued growth. He described the upcoming match against Lecce as “dangerous” and emphasized the need for a focused performance to avoid any mistakes.

“The victory in the derby makes more sense if we also win against Lecce,” Fonseca said. “We have to be careful, we can’t make any mistakes. We have to win.”

Fonseca confirmed that Alvaro Morata is a doubt for the match, but indicated that he intends to maintain the starting lineup from the Inter game if possible. He also revealed that Rafael Leao is undergoing individual training to improve his defensive capabilities, a key aspect of his development.

Fonseca expressed his satisfaction with Tammy Abraham’s arrival on loan from Roma, praising his contagious energy and its positive influence on both training and matches. He also confirmed that Tijjan Reijnders or Ruben Loftus-Cheek are the most likely replacements for Morata if he is unable to play, ruling out Luka Jovic for the role.

“One match can change everything,” Fonseca concluded, reiterating the need to focus on the Lecce game and avoid complacency after the derby win. “If we don’t win tomorrow, people will say we could be relegated.”

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