After the tie with Genoa e Parma, the Milan has to deal with the obstacle Sassuolo to continue to keep Inter at a distance at the top of the table. And Pioli, despite some heavy absences, wants to go beyond the emergency. “We thought Ibra was available, then there was a hitch – he explained -. Zlatan wanted to play, he is a champion and will come back stronger than before“. “Rebic had a foot problem and will need to be evaluated – he added -. But we have alternatives and against Sassuolo we will have to be lucid from a tactical and technical point of view“.
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THE CONFERENCE OF PEGS
Many players to sign
“It’s a plus. It means that we can be unpredictable. Otherwise it is easier for our opponents to mark the attackers or have reference points. We have to be resourceful and bring as many players as possible into the opponent’s area. A coach is always happy when they score. in many. We are doing well and we must continue to be dangerous and score “
The course from January and the ranking
“We know what we are doing and we know that from January to today we have had excellent performances and results. Compared to last year we have 15 points more. It means a lot for our growth and our awareness. But it is a very balanced championship. first and fifth in the standings now there are only five points “
Sassuolo obstacle
“We face a team that is doing well on the pitch and that has certain characteristics. Now they have recovered fast and technical attacking players. He is an opponent to be faced with great attention. He has quality, is well trained and we will have to be lucid to understand the moments of the match. . We face Sassuolo with great respect. We have important absences, but we have shown that we are tough and prepared. ”
Ibra does not
“It was a difficult day yesterday. Before training we were convinced that he could be available for a segment of the match against Sassuolo. Everything was fine, then there was this hitch. I’m sorry for him. He really wanted to come back. and help the team before the break. It happens. He is a champion and he will come back stronger than before. But we have the alternatives and the guys are ready “
The attack: Rebic and Leao
“We have beaten an important record in games where we have scored at least two goals. We have no problems in the realization phase or in creating scoring chances. In the last two games we have conceded too many goals. It means that the team must act better and more clearly. We have to maintain game identity and team spirit. Rebic and Leao in difficulty? The plan is always to create as many chances as possible. Rebic has not scored only for the skill of the goalkeepers we have met in recent matches. He always gives us a lot. although on Wednesday he had a small problem and I hope he is available. He had a problem with his foot and we will have to evaluate him in the finish. Leao suffered a little from the injury. I expect him to play with more intensity. But both have characteristics to express themselves. well within our game “
Market and reinforcements in attack
“The face to face with the management took place and we started talking about some situations to understand where to improve the squad in January. The market is approaching and it is not Ibra’s injury that will make us change our mind about the situations that we need to improve “
The psychological impact of the knockout of Ibra
“From a technical point of view this match will require a great deal of effort. Ibra’s absence will have no psychological repercussions. The team is fine from a mental point of view. We are playing well and obtaining exceptional results. By playing a lot, injuries happen. But we did well to show that we are a quality team with important players. “
The defence
“The whole team has to work well on the defensive level. The last four goals have said that we didn’t work well in the non-possession phase. The whole team must participate and we must be compact with the neighboring departments.”
Do you need a deputy Ibra?
“I believe that if there is the possibility of improving this staff, we will. But it will depend on the situations that arise”
Tonali
“He is growing continuously and constantly. He is a different player from Benaccer, but he is complete. He knows how to interpret all phases of the game well. He is playing continuously and this continuity will serve him in the future. He has important potential and will have to grow,” but he’s putting quantity and quality into the matches. And that’s what we need. “
Median and market experiments
“We have four midfielders for two roles. We are covered. But if there is the possibility of finding a prospect from Milan in midfield we will try to take him.”
Unmanned area
“I think it is important to fill the area with many players and we are doing it. Sometimes, however, we have wrong times, arriving late. We try many solutions trying to enhance the qualities and characteristics of the players. Leao? The last two performances were not at the height in terms of intensity. But before the break and the injury he had given important signals. He lost condition and rhythm and is still not at 100%. We are waiting for him, but he will have to try mentally to give more “
Calhanoglu
“He’s a leader on the pitch. A technical and intelligent leader. He goes well with any team-mate close to him. We’ve been facing some tactical difficulties lately, but I want to keep him as high as possible. Sometimes he needs to go down to set in. certain matches. I have great respect for Calhanoglu because he is a very intelligent player and always present in our finalization phase. He also has quality to score more. “
Kjaer’s absence and goals conceded
“Kjaer is recovering well and let’s see how he will be in the next few days. However, it is difficult for him to be available for Wednesday. In the last few matches we have not conceded a goal on dead balls and in this sense we are improving. . I don’t think it’s a single department to defend, but the whole team has to work to cover the goal. “
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