Stefano Pioli’s statements to DAZN after the game against Torino

Coach Stefano Pioli granted an interview to DAZN after the game against Torino ended in a win for the Rossoneri 2-0, and those were his statements:

On Leao: “He is an attacker, he can also play on the left but the important thing is that he continues to have intensity. He was inside the game, he has to grow up but let's not forget that he is a young boy ”.

“I must say that I was not surprised, I was expecting this response. The team is young but strong. We played a very high level first half, then in the second half it was normal to manage and suffer a bit. I am very satisfied with the performance of the boys ”.

On injuries: “We still don't know anything about Diaz and Tonali. I hope it is not a long time thing. I absolutely don't think Leao was a yellow card, I have never seen such a yellow card in the middle of the pitch. "

On Kessie: “Franck is becoming a player who does well in all phases, he gives us many things. It is a continuous and clear growth, it is a strength of the team. It shows. He always has a very positive mentality, he is the first to help. On the pitch these are very important behaviors especially for a young team like ours that needs certainty ".

Who are you supporting tomorrow, Roma or Inter? “Today we wanted to play well and win the game. We train in the morning and then enjoy the game. We like to see good matches, they are teams that play well with two quality players and two excellent coaches. This is not the time to look at the leaderboard. In football you just have to think about the next match. Now we're back on the pitch on Tuesday and then head to the championship again ”.

Again on Leao second striker: "I agree, he was born and I think he was taken at his time to play as second striker. Now he is becoming complete. We have many possibilities. Calhanoglu and Diaz are giving us many possibilities. Then we can change too. leather, we are open to many possibilities ".

On Ibra: "We spent the week with a clear schedule, he accepted it. Had he passed the last audition yesterday he would have been available for a small piece. Now he has to find a good condition, we have to understand how to manage it. As always, he is very helpful and collaborative, we will find the best solution. Zlatan is too strong in everything he does, he is a great stimulus for everyone for the human depth he has made available to the team. We hope to find it as soon as possible in the best possible condition ”.