Pioli: ‘I’m convinced of what I’m doing and of my work’
Stefano Pioli expects his side to bounce back in the game against Benevento and is confident about his future despite the rumors suggesting that he could risk his job if Milan do not qualify for the Champions League.
need to bounce back from their 3-0 loss against Lazio on Monday and
Stefano Pioli
believes his side need to be more determined and careful about some imperfections, according to
Football Italia.
“We had a great first half of the season,” Pioli said at a press conference. “Now, it’s a little less. Debating is normal.
“We need to be more determined and careful about some imperfections. This team has always had the right attitude, the desire to grow.
“Through these difficulties, the group must demonstrate their strength. You have to show quality and team spirit and put down a big effort.
“If we fail in doing these three things, it becomes difficult to get certain results.”
Pioli expects his side to bounce back and said that they need to show their determination on the pitch against Benevento.
“A young group like ours can grow further. We have had happy and positive moments. Now, we must show that we know how to overcome even the difficult ones.
“I saw a determined team, but we have to show it on the pitch tomorrow.”
Although Milan have been going through some difficult times, Pioli believes they have always had the full support of the club.
“The support of the club has never been lacking,” the coach continued. “They are people who know what football is.
“They know that such difficult seasons also include delicate moments. Their closeness helps us and is important.”
The coach also said that he is glad that
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
, who has been out for the last two defeats, is back in action.
“We all know how important it is for us, both from a technical point of view and a personal,” he said. “We are happy that he’s available again.
There have been rumors in the Italian media suggesting that Pioli could risk his job if Milan do not qualify for the Champions League, but it seems the coach is confident about his future.
“I have always had the support of the club and of the owners,” Pioli continued. “I’m in a great club and therefore the expectations are high.
“Now we think about the last matches, then we will do all the evaluations. The accounts are always made up in the end. I’m convinced of what I’m doing and of my work.
“I’m going my own way.”
“The keyword now is energy. We have to have a lot of energy. We knew it was going to be a difficult season, we are here to play for our target and we need a lot of energy.
“The last two defeats hurt us, but we must believe in ourselves and our quality. We need to control the games better.
“I’m coaching an intelligent group. Tomorrow, I will give my usual motivational speech, but all the lads know what we are playing for.
“We don’t have to change the way we play based on the results. We have to be strong and mentally balanced."
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