Milan, Pioli blurts out, “Better not to talk about criticism”
Milan, Pioli blurts out: "Best not to talk about criticism"
AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli spoke in a press conference ahead of the league match against Atalanta, a key match for the Rossoneri’s Champions League qualification, which in case of a win would fly to +10 over the fifth-ranked Bergamaschi. The Diavolo comes to the match fresh off the back of a painless defeat in the week against Rennes, which nonetheless drew criticism from fans and insiders, and the knockout against Monza last week.
"Of criticism the less said about it the better è, better not to listen to it, I don’t want to be negative. Let’s think about tomorrow", dismissed Pioli. On the recovered players: "Kalulu could be summoned, Tomori is better but è a bit' behind. Calabria should train with the team because heé is better".
The challenge with Atalanta: " It's very important for the standings and to get back to winning ways after the Monza knockout. We, Inter and Atalanta are the teams that in the last 10 days have scored more points. It will be very difficult. The difference will be the intensity with which we pressure to better develop the defensive phase. We will figure out when, how and where to do it because Atalanta has significant offensive potential".
Milan will find Charles De Ketelaere again as an opponent: "Gasperini only needs to be congratulated because heé has been doing a great job for many years now and deserves only compliments. On Charles I remember your comments when we said he had quality and was not a dud. È one of many examples of players who struggle in their first year and then grow, Gasperini è was good at finding him a moreù suitable position".
Europa League or league: "We want to be protagonists in both competitions. I don’t have 11 starters but a group of strong players. In Monza I made right choices because of the physical condition of my players, but I know we are judged by results. For me, the best lineup è the one I deploy based on the condition of the players and the game we want to play".
