Stefano Pioli, at the end of Thursday's match against Slavia Prague, which secured Milan's qualification for the Europa League quarter-finals, was very clear with his players: until April 11th, the day of the first leg match against Roma, focus should only be on the league. The objective is to further secure their place in the Champions League and perhaps even the second place just snatched from Juventus.
This morning, Corriere della Sera reports that Milan's schedule in the coming weeks could be an important 'assist' for Pioli in preparing for the double European clash against Roma: after Verona, in fact, the Rossoneri faces matches against Fiorentina, Lecce, and Sassuolo. However, a hazard could be the international break after tomorrow afternoon's trip to the Bentegodi: several Milan players are called up, and fatigue and jet lag will be 'insidious opponents'.
Considering Milan's relatively comfortable position in the league and the manageable schedule in the coming weeks, Stefano Pioli will be able to devise the best approach to the two matches against Roma scheduled for April 11th and 18th: the Milan coach will surely implement careful rotation, alternating between starters and reserves to manage strength and arrive at the Euroderby in the best possible conditions.
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