AC Milan's boss, Stefano Pioli, has spoken to Milan TV after seeing his side beat Dinamo Zagreb 0-4 at the Maksimir stadium. Here are his statements:
"It was not easy, even the beginning was not. Once we defended better we managed to be very dangerous. Certainly thanks to my players but now the real step for the Champions League will be the next match. Now we have to get back to the championship with concentration and will."
On the squad's work:
"The secret is teamwork, of a group of players who care a lot about their work. We always give our best. I have many talented players available, I always try to exploit their qualities."
On the staff, Pioli said:
"The staff always talks, it is a continuous update and I can advise my players. The work of the staff is very important, we have accustomed the players to understand different dynamics from those prepared."
The next game in the Champions League is against RB Salzburg, Pioli said:
"It would be a grave mistake to enter with that mentality. We are used to playing games knowing that we face a dangerous and quality opponent. We should be particularly careful and play for Milan."
On the next matches:
"We have certain characteristics. We played with two more physical central defenders and we had a lot of inches on the pitch. We have been dangerous on the set-pieces and we always try to be balanced. Now, there will be great concentration for game against Torino. In the championship, we are doing well and we want to continue. There are still four league games and one Champions League game left before the break. We have to try to win every game."
