Stefano Pioli spoke to DAZN after the match against Atalanta and had this to say about the victory:
"This is a path that has lasted for two years. We must not be satisfied and always play with humility and attention. We did well today what we didn't do as well in Liverpool's first half hour, we were very dynamic."
On Kessié and the midfield:
"I have no doubts about his qualities and his attitudes, Franck is present with great availability, he came from many matches and from an injury and today he played an amazing match, he reminded me of the last match in the previous season against Atalanta. I have three midfielders, but I hope to have five soon with Krunic and Bakayoko, to make the most of all of them in the three competitions. Serie A has grown a lot, I've grown too but it's thanks to the players and a management that makes you perform at your best and that has the same ambitions. There are many very strong teams. It will be a battle and we want to be there until the end. I can't wait for Ibrahimovic and Giroud to return, but I want to congratulate Leao and Rebic who were ready."
On Scudetto:
"It is right for young people to ride enthusiasm and think they are the best of all. We play to win every game, playing with quality and intensity. This is a victory that concludes a challenging period, where the team has always responded after the two defeats in the Champions League. The goal in the end? The important thing was to win, then there was a sensational foul on Messias... But I don't think about it, I am satisfied with what my boys have done against a very strong opponent, we are growing. I asked for an important effort from the attackers and they certainly did well, trying to be dangerous every time we had the ball. We can afford a game where we can take a few risks."
