Alessandro Nesta feels more and more a Rossonero, the via Turati club is part of him. The merit goes to an extraordinary group, able to be united in every situation, to the coaches, real team-mates for their relationship with players and to a club which allowed the defender to figure in extraordinary games. (acmilan.com)

Rome derby yes, Champions League no. This is what Alessandro Nesta has ahead of him on Wednesday evening away from the Milanello complex. In the club's press conference, the Rossonero defender admitted that he will be interested in the big clash at the Olympic stadium, but it won't be the same with the Champions League. He said: 'It is clear that I will look at the Roman derby, it is a game which also concerns us, as the outcome could be crucial for us. Certainly I will not do the same with the Champions League. The real star in this competition was Milan but unfortunately this big team have been knocked out. I don't think it is good to watch games which remind me of sad moments, let's focus on the domestic campaign.'
The Serie A actually remains Milan's last target, but Nesta does not think it is less significant. He continued: 'Last season we won the Champions League, now we are close to another important objective. This demonstrates that this group have started a winning cycle and are able to confirm at a high level. This team is really part of me, I think I made the right choice to join Milan, a club which has given me the chance to play extraordinary games.'
The merit for the success lies with the group and with the ability to face situations together, according to Sandro. He said: 'We have an extraordinary group who has two coaches, [Carlo] Ancelotti and [Mauro] Tassotti, who are like two team-mates for us. This unity is evident on the pitch as well, when we play and react together to difficulties.'
Will Alessandro Nesta be able to emulate Billy Costacurta and Paolo Maldini's achievements on and off the pitch? The defender replied: 'At the moment these two players have long contracts to see off and they are the real spiritual leaders of this team. When times are rife to take over from one of the two, we will see. The strength of this team is also that we are able to respect certain hierarchies.'