At the end of Milan-Venezia which ended with the Rossoneri's 2-0 victory, Stefano Pioli, Milan coach, spoke to Sky Sport:
"It's good to have 5 substitutions, I'm lucky enough to have very strong players and available. We spent a very busy week, we didn't risk anything and created. I take home the three points and the clean sheet. Sorry not to have everyone and we will be even stronger. Venezia have closed the spaces, but we have found a way to score."
On Brahim:
"He always believed in his qualities, but he needed a period of adaptation. He is a pure attacking midfielder, while last year we played with a midfielder there."
On the defensive phase:
"Everyone's work is important, forwards, midfielders and defenders. The team must be active, in this way we will be able to have our say."
On the growth of young players:
“We've all had tough times, but that's normal in our 20s. It was nice to find Leao, Krunic, Diaz, Tonali. Leao is a player who can make us win any game. Having players who jump into 1vs1 helps you."
On Tonali:
"Sandro Tonali has everything, quality and quantity. This is a point of departure and not of arrival."
On the comparison of the squads:
"I don't know if anyone is stronger than us, it is always difficult to compare the values of the squads. We don't have many players who have won something, this can be a limit. I haven't been able to use many players, but we have depth. Now we play very often, and after the break it will be the same. I love hearing from my players wanting to win. I don't know if anyone is stronger than us."
On the Scudetto:
"If my players say they want to win the Scudetto, we have to ride this wave. Let them prove it on the pitch. Each game is important for our growth. Whoever prepares best to win games can think of winning the Scudetto. If my players think they can win the Scudetto, I believe it too."
