Coach Stefano Pioli gave his statements after the win against Crotone during the press conference. This is what he said on Ibra reaching 501 goals:
"I congratulate him for scoring 501 goals. It is an exceptional achievement. He mustn't stop there and he knows it."
Did Calhanoglu change the game?
"Leao in this attacking midfielder position was very good, he gave a great contribution, but it is clear that our starters there are Calhanoglu and then Brahim Diaz, Hakan has extraordinary intelligence in that position."
Why did you take out Saelemaekers from the game?
"The substitution is due to a yellow card, especially for such a dynamic player, it has happened to me in the past and I wanted to avoid problems."
What was difference between the first half and second half-time in your opinion?
"We missed some passes in the first half but we got better in the second half-time. Overall, it was a well-played match."
