Coach Stefano Pioli, after securing a draw against Juventus, talked to the media in a press conference earlier.
He was asked about the team's spirit and had this to say:
"We must not limit ourselves to the spirit, the team also has quality, even if in difficulties the spirit compacts you and pushes you to believe in it until the end. There are many situations where we can do better, but we are a competitive team."
On the comparison with last season:
"I have no doubt that my team is a strong one and we are showing it with a very good start to the league. In Liverpool against a difficult and strong opponent we have shown that we have quality. The group is strong and can play it in every game. Maybe last year we hoped to win against the big teams, while today we are convinced we can win. The most difficult matches come now, because there, you have to show maturity."
On Rebic:
"He is an available guy and a player who combines intensity and quality, he can make the difference in any game even without scoring. He works with the hunger that helps the team to overcome even the difficult moments."
On Kessie:
"Now we will review the game well, but Franck was very active on Bentancur. He had a particular summer and then an injury, he's not at 100% yet."
On Brahim Diaz:
"He is growing like the whole team. He has quality and he absolutely must continue like this, he made another positive performance like the ones he has done so far." Declared coach Pioli.
Are Juventus out of the Scudetto fight?
"Absolutely not, it is only the fourth game of the league, there are many points available. Everyone can improve their ranking."
