Milan, Stefano Pioli: “Never thought we were at risk.”

Milan, Stefano Pioli: "Never thought we were at risk"

Here are the words of AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli after the hard-fought 1-0 victory against Sassuolo in the match of the 18th day of Serie A.

"2023 was not the year we wanted, but I hope 2024 will be better. I have never thought ‘oh my God, it will be ‘my last game on the Milan bench’ it has never entered my head. The goal è to win the next one, then è it is clear that we can do much more ". 

"You canò play better, the goal è find continuity. There are moments and moments in a season, but today the boys were good, attentive and proactive. È the response of a compact group that never gave up. I have a responsible team, I have to understand their abilities ”.

“If five years ago it was a torment, right now, with the meeting at the end of the game under the curve, I know I can let them off the hook becauseé I trust them. They have a sense of respect for me, for the fans and for Milan. They always give their best. As long as I amò here I can say that the club will haveà trust in me. Coaching Milan means coaching an important team that aims to win, and when you fail to do so it becomes a problem".

“The whistles to Leao are a symbol of great affection and esteem. Knowing his qualities, one always expects a game of a certain level from him. Not è still not 100 percent after the injury, today I saw him more incisive. He won duels, è he was a point of reference in attack. And then he scored, although offside. He has to find the right condition, he can do level" competitions.