Pioli: Last season we were half-way champions but didn't end up winning, now everything is open

Live bar December 23 , 2019 In a previous Serie A match, AC Milan beat Empoli 4-2. In an interview with Sky Sports Italia after the game, Milan boss Pioli said that last season the team was a half-way champion but did not win serie A, so now everything is very open.

About the performance of the team in this game

Pioli: "We played against a very difficult opponent, but our reactions showed our personality and determination. I've always wanted the team to be better than my opponents, but getting points today is the most important thing. We haven't had some good results lately, and even I'm still convinced that we shouldn't lose to Napoli, and we need that encouragement. Now we can relax a bit and get ready for a tough January. ”

"Every win brings you three points, but sometimes there are games that weigh a little bit more and this one is one of them because we're not at the best and we just lost the head-to-head match against Napoli. Now our team is full of spirit, we are united and have the determination to win at all costs. ”

About Kathy's new location

Pioli: "We know Empoli's pass is great, and in the diamond midfield position, their system is complex, so in the corresponding position, we want to have faster speed and stronger physical fitness. Díaz also needs some rest because he's played a lot of games lately and he's a bit tired. ”

About the current standings

Pioli: "We're competitive again, the last step is always the toughest, but we're Milan and we've raised our expectations, it's just that lately we've been seeing some weird results. The second half of the season is going to be tougher, so we need to raise the bar and be prepared. ”

"I'm happy with the team's performance tonight and also with our ability to cope with the difficulties, we are still a young team but we know what we want. Today I tell some of them that I say they lack humility, lack the desire to run, and motivate them as a way. If we say we lack the ability and focus, I don't believe it's true, but I want the players to prove that they have the right attitude. ”

"When you have key players out, you miss them and it's important to stay competitive. Last season we were halfway champions but didn't win Serie A, so now everything is very open. Our goal is to keep improving, and in my first season in charge, we scored 66 points, the second season was 79 points, and our goal is to do better. ”

"Now, we ended the half with one point less than the same period last season, but I still believe we can get better results at the end of the season. I've always said it's an honor to have high expectations for us because it means we deserve to be under such pressure and I want to thank our fans and wish them a Merry Christmas because they are supporting us with extraordinary enthusiasm and we want to do better in 2022. ”

(Ma Dongyu)