‘I have chosen the XI that give me the most guarantees’ – Pioli
AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli explains why he decided to pick Olivier Giroud over Zlatan Ibrahimovic for their game against Torino on Tuesday.
Stefano Pioli
’s side will be aiming to go to the top of the Serie A standings when they lock horns with
Torinoat San Siro on Tuesday night.
Pioli
started
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
for their 4-2 victory over
Bolognaon Saturday, but he decided to start
Giroud
for the midweek fixture against Torino.
“I have chosen the XI that give me the most guarantees right now. It’s Olivier’s turn and we are ready for a difficult challenge,”
Pioli
told
DAZN
.
Theo Hernandez
and
Brahim Diaz
missed the game as they tested positive for Covid-19 but the former is now testing negative.
“Theo was at home for 10 days, he followed a personalized training program and is doing fairly well. We hope he can help, if he is needed.”
The Rossoneri are currently joint-top with
Napoli, level on 25 points from nine games, but behind on goal difference. However, with the Partenopei not scheduled to play until Thursday night, Stefano Pioli’s men will have a great chance to take the top spot.
“The sentiment we are riding right now is enthusiasm. Every game is an important step and we must give our all.”
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