Interviewed on DAZN, Stefano Pioli commented on the victory against Atalanta and said these words:
"We had won 1-0, but you can't always hope not to concede goals. Today was a great performance, we played with the energy that I recognize in my players."
On the team's performance, he had this to say:
"The important thing was to give continuity, we had never managed to win four consecutive victories. We worked hard, played with intensity and personality. Tonight only positive signs, but the championship is long and we have to earn a lot of points for the top four positions."
On the month of January:
"Nothing happened, there was nothing to fix, there were never any problems. Defeats took away our confidence and performances below our potential followed. Now the results have given us enthusiasm, helped our hearts and minds. The team has recovered, but it doesn't mean we'll win them all. We'll play every single game with the possibility of doing well."
On the turning point, Pioli said:
"We carry on the work with continuity. I've always thought that the head commands the rest, and the head was heavy. We worked on new positions with the same principles."
On the wingers:
"We always try to find solutions to put opponents in difficulty. Theo enters the field well, we try and sometimes it works."
On the returns of Mike Maignan and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to the playing field:
"Mike and Zlatan are two leaders, having all the players available and their leadership helps us. Krunic played at a very high technical-tactical level. It will be difficult in Florence."
On the period after the derby:
"After the derby, we thought about the next match. That's the only way you can give your best, and we'll do the same in Florence. The performance depends on us, and when we succeed we get a positive result."
