Milan director Umberto Gandini has outlined the Italians’ respect for Atletico Madrid, but admitted the Last 16 draw ‘could have been worse’.
“Atletico a very strong side who play great football under Diego Simeone,” Gandini has reflected after the draw.
“They are very strong in attack but it could be even worse for us considering the sides we could have picked.
“We will have to see how both sides will be in two months. We have had several injuries in the first part of the season, hopefully we will have a fully fit squad in February.”
