On the morrow, AC Milan shall engage in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Tottenham on London soil. The initial match was a hard-fought battle won by the Rossoneri at the San Siro with a 1-0 result. However, the upcoming fixture promises to be a considerable challenge for the Italian giants, pitted against a resolute English side helmed by none other than Antonio Conte. Ahead of the momentous clash, head coach Stefano Pioli has taken a seat with the media for a press conference, divulging his insights on the game.
"We are experiencing positive sensations, we arrive with great confidence, enthusiasm and motivation. We are 24, both are fine, both Brahim and Giroud are available from the beginning. Then I'll make the choices.
Pioli added:
"Milan must approach the match well and carry it forward with great continuity. We will have to adapt to the solutions that will allow us the positions of the opponents."
He continued:
"Conte? The presence of the coach is important, I speak from personal experience. Conte is an added value and with him we will find a very motivated opponent."
What do you regret about the game vs Fiorentina?
"This is a different story compared to Florence, but also compared to the first leg. I expect a different attitude from them."
What should Milan do tomorrow?
"Milan must approach the match well and carry it forward with continuity", stated Pioli.
What do you think will change in Tottenham compared to the first leg fixture?
"Both teams want to go through this round. Tottenham will probably try to attack more than at San Siro. They have important numbers in the second half. We have to watch out for particular moments."
On the fans, Pioli said:
"Our fans at home created an important atmosphere, but I don't think it was them who scored the goal. The stadium will be boiling tomorrow, but we want to play in these types of stadiums and we want to do it as protagonists."
On what to expect tomorrow, Pioli declared:
"I think tomorrow will be the personality match: we will have to try to control the match, because they are very strong and will play the whole match with energy. We have a very small advantage, but we can't think of managing it. We must attack and play with intensity."
