Bennacer reflects on comeback and Roma draw: “It’s not the result we wanted” | OneFootball

Ismael Bennacer completed his comeback from a lengthy injury recovery this evening as he came on for the second half of Milan-Roma. After the game, he spoke to the media and made it clear that the team is united despite the struggles.

Milan were in desperate need of three points against the Giallorossi but failed to deliver, conceding an equaliser after taking the lead early on. For the second half, Paulo Fonseca brought on Bennacer, who completed his comeback after a long injury absence.

While it wasn’t the best of displays by the Algerian, it was still nice to see him back on the pitch, especially considering the many absences. Speaking to DAZN after the game, as cited by MilanNews, the midfielder shared his thoughts on the situation.

On the result…

“We are united, we are working well. Of course, it’s not the result we wanted but we are trying to win the games. We have to work on a few things, but we are moving forward. It was a special game, but we didn’t lose and this is important.”

On Fonseca…

“I didn’t see the coach at the end of the match, I don’t know what happened. I was doing my warm-up [when he was sent off], these things happen.”

On Milan’s difficulties…

“We are a team. We are finding a balance, we aren’t conceding many goals. With my experience, I have to help the team as much as I can.”

The return to the field…

“I have worked so hard in these months, now I’m here. I want to help the team as much as I can.”

Supercoppa Italiana is up next…

“We are focused on this now, it’s a trophy that we haven’t won for a long time and it would be useful to start 2025 well.”

It remains to be seen if Bennacer will play from start against Juventus next week, although most likely not. As tonight also showed, he needs some time to regain top condition, which was of course expected.