In view of tomorrow's fixture away from home for the AC Milan team against Slavia Prague, Stefano Pioli spoke in a press conference and said these words:
The first 30 minutes of the first leg were balanced. What lesson have you learned?
"We have worked on that segment of the game, we are ready, but at the same time, I think it will be a different opponent."
The last 24 hours have been turbulent. Have you had to "soundproof" the team?
"Around us, we have seen serenity, a lot of serenity, and we have focused on the field to face tomorrow's match as best as possible."
Does Milan risk underestimating the match due to the two-goal advantage it holds?
"There is no risk. We have a decent advantage with a performance of determination and quality. They are used to attacking a lot, with intensity, but this means trying to find more spaces."
Is there a match you would like to see replicated tomorrow? Pioli answered:
"There is no reference match. We know what kind of performance we have to deliver tomorrow. We have to attack well, defend well to take the advantages we need."
The Club World Cup will see Inter and Juventus participate. Why isn't Milan in it?
"I haven't looked into how the parameters for the Club World Cup work. Milan, not having played in the cups, did not achieve a certain ranking. The goal is that, for its prestige, this club must reach the Club World Cup."
Do you want a more cynical Milan rather than a beautiful one?
"We believe that playing better than the opponents can give you more chances to win."
On the Primavera's access to the Youth League Final Four. And what analogies with Rennes?
"I congratulate Ignazio and the boys for advancing to the next round. It testifies to the work of our youth sector. There are some analogies with Rennes. We know what to expect. Tomorrow's match is what matters, and we are very focused on Slavia."
After Empoli, you said you only had one formation doubt. How difficult is it today to choose given that you have the entire squad available?
"When you have many strong players, the choices are easy, but you also have a Plan B that can correct what you initially chose. I chose the lineup this morning during the final training session based on positions and what we want to do on the field tomorrow night."
