Coach Stefano Pioli spoke to DAZN after the win against Genoa and said the following words:
"Inter? I knew their result, but we didn't talk about it with the team. We had to go back to winning. To play for it we have to win all the games. We are satisfied to be back to victory, we risked little and this is important."
On not conceding goals:
"The team is working hard without the ball. We are doing it well, we have to continue like this. The tension is felt and the pressure rises to the team. I told the team that last year we had the same tension, but we didn't even know if we would have been able to finish in the top four. Now, the expectations have risen, we are fighting for something that no one could have imagined up to two years ago. We must focus on our quality."
On the pressure:
"Everyday, I am undecided whether to increase the pressure or to release it. But, I have to expect a lot from these guys because they are strong."
"We are more aware of our strength, I am pushing for this. There are few games left and we have to do well. many of us are fighting for the Scudetto for the first time, it is a path that will help us. We want to be winning again."
On the next games, Pioli had this to say:
"They will all be difficult matches like the last ones. We have lost points with the teams that are in the right column of the table, but if we are at the top it means that the others have also lost points. Facing Lazio away from home will be difficult for us. There are no easy matches at the moment."
On the midfield department:
"The positions of Bennacer and Kessie gave us many solutions. Tonali was shielded by the Genoa players and therefore we played more with the central defensive players in the setting phase. Tonali could distance himself more, this is the the last step he has to take. For a midfielder it is essential to be found as much as possible."
Next, Milan face Inter in Coppa Italia semi-final second leg:
"It is a very important match between two teams that are doing well. We will try to get to the final and they will do it too. We will try our best."
Maignan keeps another clean sheet:
"We have to continue like this. Maignan is incredible, he is receiving the right compliments. He must give his contribution to this young team", declared Pioli.
AC Milan break the goalless draws curse with 2 goals scored against Genoa
