Dejan Stankovic, coach of the Red Star Belgrade, is someone who knows AC Milan very well . In fact, he has already faced the Rossoneri multiple times with Lazio and Inter.
Stankovic, in his new coaching role, dreams of doing an upset with the Red Star against Milan on Thursday in the first leg of the round of 32 of the Europa League.
The newspaper Tuttosport this morning reported some statements by Stankovic about the Rossoneri:
"Milan are a strong opponent. The Serie A ranking says they are among the leaders of the league. I certainly will not waste my time talking about their history and what they represent in European competitions. In recent years they have gone through a difficult period of transition, but the impression is that they have found the right balance in this season."
On Stefano Pioli:
"He has been remarkable with his work. Zero discussions about that: he is a great coach. It will be spectacular to face his team, I have no doubts. I have only one wish: if I could have changed something, I would have liked it to have been possible and allowed for the fans to enter our stadium. It is a pity that the Marakana stadium cannot be full for such occasion."