According to a report by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the recent team's practicality in their match against Tottenham has earned Pioli the support of Gerry Cardinale. His recent visit to Milan has also helped to instill confidence in Maldini and the entire technical team. In a pre-match interview, Maldini even reiterated the importance of financial sustainability as a company-wide strategy. AC Milan is determined to avoid extravagant expenses and, as the upper management of the technical area believes, the project that has brought the team to the top of the league can be replicated with patience in Europe. The team has already taken strides to qualify for the Champions League quarterfinals, having been knocked out in the group stage in the previous edition, a significant feat achieved after years of effort. As Cardinale left the stadium on Tuesday night, he reaffirmed his trust in the club's sports area to continue its success and adhere to its fundamental strategies.
Gerry Cardinale holds Pioli in high esteem, having exchanged warm embraces and kind words with the coach, stating, "You and the team will always have my support." Cardinale appreciates the team's playing style, often described as "English," and their concreteness, a practical approach that Cardinale identifies as being somewhat "American." Despite the team's recent negative period, Cardinale remains optimistic and believes that the ups and downs are typical of high-level sport. With Cardinale present at San Siro, the team has achieved significant victories, winning all three games, including the derby against Inter. Some fans have even dubbed Cardinale a talisman of the team. Cardinale sees the team's latest victory as an opportunity to expand their brand and achieve global recognition, with a triumph in the Champions League serving as the perfect advertisement.
