Pioli: Milan has always been the best 0-5 Atalanta has taught me and the team a lot
Live it, May 21. At 0:00 am Beijing time on May 23, Milan will play against Sassuolo away. Milan coach Pioli attended the pre-match press conference.
If someone told you that you could compete for the Scudetto in the final round, would you happily accept that assumption?
“Like I said to the team, we are the best so far. But tomorrow we have to show that we are the best as well. We have to work hard, stay focused and at peace and be ready for the game. It doesn’t matter what we have done in the past, what matters is what we will do tomorrow. We have a great opportunity, which we earned and deserved, and now we must seize this opportunity, achieve our goals.”
If so, what song would you use to describe the way forward now?
“Your question is poetic, but right now I just want to keep my feet on the ground. I’m just focused on tomorrow’s game, it’s going to be a tough game, I just want to prepare for this game in the best possible way.”
In the past 5 games, you have interpreted your strength in different ways
“Our strength is that we show our minds in every game, but every game is different. Sassuolo is doing a good job with the ball and attacking with quality, so we have to do that. Be prepared.”
How are the players doing? Can they sleep tonight?
“I think so. I see them with the same positive mentality and peace of mind as usual. Maybe they are still young, but they are already great. I personally always get a good night’s sleep before games and then after games. A little less. Hopefully tomorrow night we barely sleep. It’s going to be a tough challenge, but we’re going to be a strong team. We’ll need everyone tomorrow, including the players who can’t play. Nothing makes sense. As it should be, anything is possible because football is round. And all you can do is prove yourself better than everyone else.”
Is there anything about your players that impresses you?
“No, what I see is their attitude as always. In the last five games, both at home and away, we’ve been able to perform well, we’ve been able to face opponents well and stay focused. “
Does Ibrahimovic want to be the protagonist of tomorrow’s game?
“Very much, like all of us. We’re going through a big moment, tomorrow is the end game, there’s a difference between winning and not winning. Every one of my players has to see themselves as a Players who can decide the game.”
How important is Ibrahimovic to the team?
“Very important. Ibrahimovic gave us the right mentality and the qualities we needed, the most important thing about him was his football intelligence. He was our role model and played a very key role in the growth of the team. Every player in the club will follow him. With Ibrahimovic, our players are stronger than when they first arrived.”
What should Milan do and shouldn’t do tomorrow?
“Play it the Milanese way, don’t think of it as an easy game. Because Sassuolo always surprises you, they have everything to win. Tactically and physically, this It’s going to be a very tough game. We know how to fight and how hard it is to win.”
Do you think Milan deserves the Serie A title?
“I’ll answer that question for you tomorrow. Now we’re at the top of the list, and we deserve it.”
Was the 5-0 loss to Atalanta the beginning of it all?
“I learned a lot from that game and the players also understood a lot. The top team signed Ibrahimovic and Kjaer for us. Since then, we have been more consistent and shown a difference. vitality.”
In July 2020, when you said you were at the beginning of an extraordinary journey, did you have a hunch that you would be successful today?
“I am acting in line with the top, in coordination, I have a strong relationship with Maldini and Massara, we communicate every day, the club is very supportive and the players are always ready for the game.”
How are you feeling now?
“I’m very good.”
Did the pre-match speeches of the Sassuolo players affect you?
“No. There will definitely be competition in sport, now we are at the top of the Serie A table and every one of our opponents is giving their all, and tomorrow Sassuolo will definitely give their all, that’s why I say we will Play the Milan way.”
How’s the team doing?
“I don’t need to do anything special to the team this week. We are always united. Tomorrow’s game can rewrite history. We all have the opportunity to write history in this game and write a big exclamation point.”
How hard will it be to pick a lineup tomorrow?
“It’s been a headache for me all season, except in November when we had a wave of injuries, it was easier to choose the lineup. The staff will be criticized for having more injuries in the team, but for a reason, they also A solution was found.”
How important is the atmosphere in Milanello?
“It’s important. From the first day I got here, I felt the right vibe. It’s a great place to work, and everyone who works here will make the most of it.”
Will Rebic play tomorrow?
“Tomorrow I will have the right squad and there will be players coming off the bench. We already have a clear idea of tomorrow’s game.”
Kjaer said at the start of the season that he was curious to see how he could help the team get better. What answer did you give him?
“The growth of the team can be seen in Kjaer’s long absence and Ibrahimovic’s temporary absence. Even though they were out for a long time, the team still performed well without them, which proves that the team has grown. A lot. I think that’s the best answer.”
Did you guys discuss the championship bonus?
“No, we didn’t think about it.”
Sacrifice, hard work and passion, what more do you need?
“Passion from the heart. We’ve always had a passion and tomorrow we have to play with those elements. We’re a strong team but also need to ‘ignite’ ourselves mentally.”
This may be the last game of Milan under the Elliott Group, what have they brought you in these two years?
“They gave us the support and trust in the best possible way to work in the best possible way. Because they never made us feel lacking anything. We all felt supported and protected by the club.”
Have you ever felt so much love in your career?
“No.”
What would you like to say to the fans?
“Come on Milan, fight forever!”
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