AC Milan's head coach, Stefano Pioli, ahead of tomorrow's match against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, spoke to the Rossoneri's club channel at Milanello this morning before heading to Germany.
Here are his words:
On the match:
"We try to prepare everything because it's the Champions League: every tiny detail is important. It's equally true that we will immerse ourselves in an adrenaline-pumping and electrifying atmosphere, but this can also help us get into the game well. What matters in the end is playing well."
On Borussia Dortmund, Pioli said:
"A team with important home records: they haven't lost in the Bundesliga for a year, and in the Champions League, it's been two years. We know very well the difficulties we will encounter: a technical but at the same time energetic and intense team. It will take a high-level performance. It won't be decisive yet, but it's important, yes."
On the group, Pioli said:
"It will be a balanced group: every single match becomes very important. That's why we will try to put our best possible performance on the field, also because we couldn't win at home in the first match. Getting a positive result will be important."
On the schedule:
"This is the basis of a competitive and demanding season like the one we have. Maintaining a level of availability, attention, and performance from all the players I believe is very important. There are some absences, but it happens when you play really a lot, absolutely too much. However, we will be ready."
