AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli was interviewed by Milan TV in the Lazio-Milan post-game. Here are his statements:
What went wrong today?
“We were playing against a very good opponent in counterattacks and spaces, we had to be better at not sending the game in their direction. We have had opportunities but we still lack concreteness in the area. I expected more, we have to give more, but on the second goal there was a clamorous mistake. The foul was clear. Our championship must not end here, but the episode determines the match and the final result”.
How do you leave?
“Having more determination, clarity and attention. We need to think about the next game and all the efforts made to be here. Don't feel sorry for yourself but understand your mistakes and try to do much better in many situations”.
Many troubled condition players?
“The higher the condition of the individual, the more the collective improves. We conceded the goal, however, after two minutes, we cannot think that it is the condition that does not make us lucid. We had to be more careful. If it has to turn us wrong it is a moment that turns us wrong but it must not be an alibi but a concentration. In the first half we played for what are our characteristics but we are lacking presence and quality in the area. We also tried 2-0 but it became very difficult. I'm sorry, I'm the first to say that we have to do better but I'm sorry that the match ended on a second goal that wasn't regular ”.
On the standard of judgment in the championship:
“I was surprised because once he is called back to the VAR… I have reviewed the images, no one can say that Leiva takes the ball. It is a mistake that conditioned the game. We take our blame, we will do better. Let's file this bad defeat, let's think about the next one”.
