Director of Milan: I am not a big fan of artificial intelligence and data analysis, experience is crucial

Milan sports director Tare recently participated in an event. He talked about relevant topics about his position in an interview.

On being a sporting director

Even as a player, I was always curious about how the club was run and wanted to learn more about it. I was also captain of the Albanian national team at the time and this ability to make quick decisions helped me. So I made the decision and introduced myself as athletic director to my former teammates, which was the hardest conversation I've ever had with my teammates.

About the on-field and off-field factors of building a team

Both are important, and day-to-day relationships are crucial to building a successful team. I attended almost every training session to pick up the details and feel everyone's emotions. If you have to choose one aspect? You need to understand all the issues that come with the job, especially when managing big-name players who need to find their feet.

About the role of scouts

I am not a big fan of data analysis and artificial intelligence. These tools can help us gain a broader view, but they cannot provide a correct understanding of player characteristics and personalities. These tools should be used correctly, experience is crucial in the long term, and you also need a deep understanding of people's personal values.