Pioli: “The defeats? We won’t change our style of play. The goal is to win the championship”

“The team wants to change pace. We are coming from two defeats in a row in two direct clashes and tomorrow is another match against one of our direct competitors”. Stefano Pioli, technical of Milan, he speaks like this on the eve of the match against Napoli, scheduled for tomorrow evening at 20.45pm at the Maradona stadium.

“The next match is always a chance, both in sports and in life.

What happened doesn't matter much, you have to live in the present and the next match you face is the most important. We didn't get what we wanted in the previous two matches, tomorrow is an opportunity to show that we are better."

Pioli: “The ownership is ambitious.

The goal is to win the championship”

Then on the climate at Milanello: “These were days of work, of discussion, of dialogues with the players as I always do to raise the level of the team and fix the situations that saw us in a bit of difficulty in the last two games. We have our own way of playing that we have to carry forward, we will not change our style of play”.

"The passwords di Calabria?

I have been told things in the press room that are not true, this has caused a bit of confusion, but everything is cleared up and everything is fine. – he added regarding the long-distance exchange after PSG – There is no problem, he wasn't talking about his teammates but about the environment."

“We work with an ambitious ownership and we always think big. The team is competitive and our goal is to win the championship – added Pioli –.

They are the right ones: of course. We talked about it and we clarified it".

Pioli: “Garcia?

A great coach who coaches a great team”

The coach of Milan he also dwelt on the attack: “We are working on it, of course. We are not lacking in getting close to the opponent's area, but the final pass, the conclusion, filling the area.

Jovic and Okafor have been called up”. On comparison with Garcia: “He is a great coach who coaches a great team. They are playing well, after a period of settling in.

He is a top-level technician."

Among the Rossoneri's weapons there is Reinders, which can still grow: “Tijjani can do better, both in assists and in conclusions. Against PSG we recovered more balls than them, but we missed the final pass: we cannot change the results like that from nothing, but by doing things with more quality”.

Pioli: “Loftus-Cheek won't be there.

Theo very strong player”

"Loftus Cheek? He is important for his physique and quality, even without him we can be effective. He has recovered from the injury to the pectineus muscle, now he suffers from a pubic inflammation. He is getting better every day, he is missing the last step to return.

He could come back for the next race, but he definitely won't be there tomorrow. Psychologically he needs to be supported: he started off very well, now he needs to be supported", added Pioli.

“Being aggressive doesn't mean being exposed and always accepting one-on-one situations, but doing it when the ball is covered, when it isn't we have to be more thoughtful. – added Pioli -. These are all things that need to be refined and improved, but the mental attitude of the team must not change."

“I'm falling Theo Hernandez?

I have the distinct feeling that on Wednesday, unlike what happened against Chelsea last year, we were close to the very high level, but we need to take small steps forward. Theo is one of those players who can help us get to that level."

Pioli: “Am I presumptuous?

I don't think so."

"Krunic-Adli?It's right that a dualism has been created because they occupy the same position: one plays, the other is on the bench.

Both of them know how to play well in that position with different characteristics. I'm happy with their performances and how they are interpreting the role specifically."

“Me presumptuous?

I don't think so, but I can't convince everyone. I have to think about my players."