Pioli Ibrahimovic could return tomorrow hoping napoli defend high

Milan Circle

At 3:45 a.m. Beijing time on March 7, Milan will play Napoli away. Milan boss Pioli attended the pre-match press conference.

Tomorrow the atmosphere at the Maradona Stadium will be great

'The atmosphere on the pitch is part of the game, playing against Napoli boosts the morale of the team and we need to fight for the initiative of the scene.

What is the condition of Ibrahimovic?

'Ibrahimovic is in better shape, he practiced with the team yesterday and today, so tomorrow he could play for Napoli.'

How far away is Milan from your requirements?

"I probably gave more answers two weeks ago and I would have given them in the affirmative at the start of the season. Now we have carved out a path of our own and the league is set to end with 11 rounds to go. We should be happy with what we have done so far, but from now on all the games will be very critical and we have to come up with a clearer mind and a firmer conviction. Napoli are in good form, they're strong, but so are we, we have to believe in ourselves and try to play good games. ”

About the Milan Derby

'The derby didn't give us a negative impact, on the contrary, games like this give us energy and we are ready for the game against Napoli.'

What if there is a draw with Napoli?

'If you start with the idea of a draw, you're probably closer to losing.

You've never beaten Spalletti's team before

"Napoli's defence is the best in Serie A and they know how to control the ball and launch deep strikes. Both of our teams are strong on the offensive end, so I think the outcome of this game will depend on who can do the defense better. ”

About the ranking of the team

"It's a testament to our competitiveness and strength, and we have to be confident for tomorrow night's game."

Will that draw against Salernitana have an impact on the team?

"There are 11 more rounds of games between now and the end of the season, and you can score up to 33 points. We have to stay in a steady state and fight for the championship to the end. We had made mistakes against Salernitana and Udinese before and we had to keep the good performances throughout the game before we could make sure we won. ”

How is Rebic doing now?

"It's in good condition and is making a comeback in the best possible way. You need to send the best team in every game, but it's also important to make the right substitutions in the game. The team has to be fully engaged in the game, and many times we have to rely on the wonderful performance of the substitutes to decide the game at the last minute. ”

About Osmaine vs Leo

"They are very important players on the offensive end of both teams, but with different characteristics. Osmayne is more of a center forward and Leo needs more space. They all have the ability to decide the game. Leo is in good shape on both a mental and physical level and he is very important to us. ”

What are your expectations for Tomori's showdown with Osmayne?

"It's a contest between two teams, not just a contest between two players. Otherwise what if Tomori is injured? I don't have the slightest doubt about Tomori's prowess, he's good defensively and organizationally offensive. In this game he will face a strong opponent and there will be a wonderful showdown between them. ”

Milan have fewer crosses and are of low quality, why?

"It depends on our tactics. We didn't make bottom crosses a tactic that had to be executed, but of course, when players came to that position, they had to do higher quality crosses. A lot of times we prefer to do things in the middle rather than on the side. But I think it would be better if you could create a threat on the flanks first and then transition to the middle. ”

About set-pieces

We're not doing a very good job of that, but we're working very it.

What kind of game will Napoli play?

"You have to ask Spalletti about that, and he will be at the pre-match press conference later. We have to think about all the possible scenarios, including how to get out of the pressure when the opponent is putting a lot of pressure, or thinking about how to finish the ball in the opponent's half. We must keep our minds clear and well prepared. ”

Bennacell recovered well after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations

"He's always played well and I have high expectations for him. He has always been disappointed in his performance in the national team, but his character is great and he will do his best to keep improving. ”

Do you want to coach Fabian Ruiz?

"I like my own players very much. The last few games against Napoli have been tough and each team has tried to show their character. ”

Napoli attacked well on the flanks

"It's not just the wingers, they're in the middle and Osmayne. We must do a good job of coordinating attack and defense, and we must understand when to attack and when to defend well. Every player on our pitch needs to work well with the defenders to try to avoid being cut off from behind by their opponents. ”

Napoli could resort to high defensive tactics

'I really wish Napoli could play like that.