Pioli: The renewal of Theo shows the vision of the club and the strength and moral character of Casey

Live bar On February 12, 19:30 Beijing time, AC Milan will play at home against Sampdoria, which is gaining momentum. Milan boss Pioli attended the pre-match press conference.

What kind of signal does TheOs' renewal convey?

"Reflecting the vision of the club, we focus on the future and grasp the present. Special Olympics' contract extension is very important for the whole team, so that players have a sense of belonging, as well as grasp the present and focus on the future is the key to the team's future construction, only in this way can we get back to the top. ”

Milan completed a comeback in the final 20 minutes of the derby, will that determine the course of the season?

"Milan have never been pessimistic about the season, we have been working hard and our strength is that we can always be united, even in the face of adversity. And working together to finally get out of the predicament will make the team more rewarding. We are very happy with the team's performance in the last two games, but for now we are totally focused on tomorrow's game against Sampdoria. ”

Now that the team's injury situation has improved a lot, you can finally send the best team, right?

'My idea has always been to send the best squad, but tomorrow's best squad may not be the same as midweek because we will adjust according to the condition of the players and the specific situation of the opponent.

Olivier Giroud's goals all came at home, is this accidental?

"Big data generally doesn't make mistakes, but I think this thing may indeed be accidental... Olivier Giroud has also performed well in other games, and now he is in good physical and mental condition, and it is important that the team always insists on playing offensive football, which activates the fighting spirit of the forward players. ”

How is Ibrahimovic doing?

"Ibrahimovic is still training alone and it will take a few more days for him to recover."

How is the team doing now? Is it mature enough?

"Apart from a very few games, we have proven with our performances on the pitch that we are more sober and mature than we were a year ago. But it's also normal because our players are still very young, we've been through a lot and grown a lot. We know that every game is important and must be highly valued, and the most important thing now is tomorrow's game. ”

In Serie A, Milan have not won at home since 6 January

"We wanted the team to play more evenly between the offensive and defensive ends of the home and away games, but that's not the case at the moment. We have to try to regain points at home and at the same time take advantage of the extra strength that the fans have given us. ”

What do you think of Marotta's reference that football must be sustainable, even at the expense of results?

'Our club is moving in that direction and even though we have a lot of difficulties at the moment, it is very logical and necessary to persevere.

Milan can now score more into the opposition penalty area in the game

"Yes, that's always been our goal. In order to do this, we have to think clearly when we attack at the back and plan the route of the ball passing. If we let the ball stay more in the opponent's half, we will have more time to let the players come to the opponent's box. Now all we have to do is improve the accuracy of our shots so that we can really play out. ”

How likely do you think Milan are to win serie A titles?

"There are more than a dozen games ahead to play and we have to score as many points as possible. From a game point of view, the difference between 3 points to win and 1 or 0 points without winning may seem small, but the sand is gathered into a tower, and we must do a good job in the moment. The point now is that if we face A difficult opponent like Samp, we have to do it in the details, they just beat Sassuolo 4-0 in the last game and only lost to Juventus in the last moment. We must have the right attitude and excellent performance, only in this way can we defeat Samp. We have to do our best to win every game in the future, and whether we win the championship in the end is up to us. ”

Who do you think will make bigger and more obvious in future games?

"Everyone will contribute more. It's a big time in the season and I know we have to give it our all for the next three months. ”

Will Leo also be as motivated as Theo to renew his contract with Milan?

"In my opinion, that's the way it is. Because we've managed to create a very positive environment that allows the team to always be at their best and play at the highest level. It's important to see players enjoying themselves, being scrappy and improving in the team. ”

Regarding Casey's appearance in the team

"Casey, like all other players, is a mainstay at Milan. I don't agree with the criticism of Casey's recent performance, I believe in his technical prowess and moral character. ”

About Barlow-Toure

'Today he resumed practice, yesterday he was training alone, but today he was able to complete all the training with the team and play tomorrow, but I haven't decided on the starting line-up yet.

Bennacell has made significant progress recently

'He and Tonari worked well together in the derby and for us he was an important player.

Can Kalulu be Milan's main player?

"He's our main player and his performances have amply demonstrated that. He showed his strength and courage, and now his performance no longer surprises me, but I really didn't expect him to be able to reach his current level in such a short period of time, his use of physical fitness and his reading of the game are very good. ”

What do you think of Jampaolo's Samp?

"Giampaolo has only played two games since he took office, but we can clearly see the changes he has brought. Samp has a distinct character, and we must be careful. And Giampaolo is full of motivation, Samp is a big club, and Jampaolo will try to change Samp's fate. ”

Tomorrow is another test for Milan

"Yes, when you have to face a tough exam, you have to be prepared in the best possible way. That's what we're most focused on. Tomorrow's game will be very tough and we have to be ready, which requires a high degree of focus and a strong desire to win in the game. ”

(Iron Fist)