AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli has presented some explanations for the group’s defensive struggles and hit again on the grievance of Charles De Ketelaere.
Milan have no longer have any time to reside at the midweek defeat in opposition to Chelsea as they are going to face off in opposition to Juventus in what’s a a very powerful early-season conflict at San Siro on Saturday night time, hoping to proper the wrongs from a disappointing efficiency in London.
Although the Rossoneri are struggling with a number of key absences, the overall feeling is that the show Pioli’s males presented in opposition to Graham Potter’s aspect used to be a ways from their perfect functions, however the upcoming sport in opposition to Juve and the go back fixture in opposition to Chelsea supplies an opportunity for a reaction.
Pioli spoke to the newshounds who accumulated within the convention room at Milanello to preview the following day’s sport, along with his feedback relayed via MilanInformation and translated beneath.
Is the following day a crossroads within the season?
“Within a season there are 2 or 3 games that weigh more than three points and tomorrow’s match has an important weight.”
Is it higher, at this second, to stand Juventus quite than a group within the backside part of the desk?
“It would have been better to play better against Chelsea, but the motivations are there regardless of the opponent. We didn’t play as we know. We are all responsible – me first and foremost – for Wednesday, and there is in us all the desire and determination to play better than how we played in London.”
You’re permitting De Ketelaere to play so much…
“Charles has a great future ahead of him. I am satisfied with what he is doing. Many criticised Leao or Tonali in the past. De Ketelaere is a talented player who needs time, the path he has taken is the right one.”
How are the injured gamers, specifically Theo Hernandez?
“Yesterday he did everything with the team, if today he confirms that he is well he will be available.”
A couple of weeks in the past Allegri mentioned ‘try to remove 5 starters from Milan’ when speaking about Juve’s struggles…
“If only it had been five. These are moments that happen, but I have a team ready. I see a group determined to continue our journey.”
Are you nervous about too many targets conceded?
“We have conceded a few too many goals. We have to do better. Chelsea were good at exploiting our mistakes on Wednesday. We have to pay more attention and make fewer mistakes.”
Is De Ketelaere a thriller?
“For me it is absolutely no mystery.”
Did you discuss to Gerry Cardinale in London?
“No, he wanted the team to be focused. He was certainly not satisfied with the performance.”
How did you spot the group?
“We forgot about the match against Chelsea immediately, then we’ll go back to thinking about it from Sunday morning. Yesterday the boys were tired, but I saw them eager. It doesn’t mean that tomorrow we will win the game: let’s not forget the team Juventus are and what targets they have, but we will give it our all. In the Champions League it is clear that we have to level up. We know how to do better things, but we didn’t succeed. ”
Do you concede extra targets since you are extra attacking?
“It is true that we are more attacking this season as we are playing with a more offensive attacking midfielder. But I think it depends on this, because in many situations we are in numerical superiority and therefore we could have done better.”
The different injured?
“For tomorrow the only news should be Theo.”
Is there a proof for the various muscle accidents?
“There has never been such a dense season. Muscle injuries have increased by 20%. Unfortunately we have also had injuries in the national team. I work with important professionals, we will try to do better.”
Could any individual else be enjoying at the proper but even so Krunic?
“Krunic did not play as a winger, but as a right midfielder. The solutions are there to have an unpredictable attacking thrust.”
What do you are expecting from Juventus the following day?
“Usually they start with a high centre of gravity, then they drop deeper. I don’t know if they will play more tightly. The important thing is to be compact and not make mistakes with simple things.”
What are the difficulties in dealing with Allegri?
“He’s a capable coach who trains a strong team. Then every match is different. So far against him there have been closed games, but in every game there can be different things. We want to approach the game well, when we do it we become a team. who can have his say.”
Will Giroud be beginning the following day?
“The line-up I choose tomorrow morning, yesterday who played in London had an unloading session. I think Giroud is fine, then I’ll see what to choose. We must not forget that we have many games in the next few days.”
How do you provide an explanation for Wednesday’s defeat?
“We have data that tell us that our physical and technical efficiency was not up to par. Do we think Napoli are inferior to Chelsea now? Against Napoli we have had fantastic data, but if you play below your level with certain teams you can lose. If we play at our level in the league you win, maybe even if you go down a little bit in level… Wednesday we missed in many things: last year Liverpool had put us under pressure.”
Could there be any tactical adjustments in the following day’s fit?
“In every match we change something, tomorrow will be a different match too. Tomorrow we will prepare things to put Juventus in difficulty, who are conceding few goals.”
Is your venture with Leao over?
“It’s not over. He must not be satisfied and I must expect a lot. There are several things we can do better.”
What spirit did you spot for your group?
“We were all disappointed with our performance. It is inevitable that we expect a reaction and a determined test.”
Rebic likes enjoying in opposition to Juventus…
“Very important for him and for the team. It is clear that he is not yet at 100%, but his condition is improving.”