AC Milan qualified to the next round of Europa League after drawing in the San Siro stadium 1-1 against Red Star Belgrade. Coach Stefano Pioli talked about the game to the media during the press conference. Here are his words:
On Mandzukic and Bennacer:
"We will know more about their conditions early next week."
On the physical decline:
"You insist so much on the physical decline but the data say that it is not so, perhaps the decline is more mental than physical. A delicate moment of the season."
Does Milan have to find the middle ground between what it was before and what it is now?
"I agree. We have to lead the game more and build better, we will definitely try."
Do you need points or play to change the negative trend?
"Both things, let's not forget that qualifying was important. To get back to improving the game you need to lead the games and have confidence in your qualities."
Are you not worried?
"During a season there are moments like this, it's not our best moment. We played a game with little precision but always determined."
