Milan’s recreation in opposition to Roma on Saturday is “worth double” as each groups vie for Champions League qualification, says Rossoneri head coach Stefano Pioli.
Milan occupy the all-important fourth place in Serie A, however solely by advantage of their superior objective distinction, with Roma additionally on 56 factors forward of Saturday’s very important clash.
Pioli’s males head to Stadio Olimpico the place the Giallorossi have stored seven clear sheets in their final eight residence league matches, with no different workforce in the highest 5 European leagues holding extra for the reason that flip of the yr.
Pioli acknowledged the significance of the fixture in his pre-match press convention, telling reporters: “We want to present continuity to our performances, ensuring that the following match is a very powerful one.
“Tomorrow’s match is price double and we have to face it with the best spirit and convictions.
“It’s worth a lot. After tomorrow there will be six games left. The more points we get, the more chance we have of getting into the top-four places, which is our great goal.”
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Pioli was requested about his shut relationship with winger Rafael Leao, who lately mentioned his head coach was like his “father” having gathered 22 objective involvements in 41 appearances for Milan this season in all competitions.
“My players are all my children, from morning to night,” Pioli mentioned. “Even once I’m at residence I consider them.
“I speak to them each day, each about soccer and about different conditions: they’re fortunate, however they’ve the issues of 20-year-olds.
“Rafa is the player who has been in my office the most in recent years, so there is the strongest bond.”
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