Pioli is important to me, says Krunic

says that

Pioli

has been important for him during his time in

and says he would play in any role in the midfield for the coach. "The coach demands the best from everyone. I am a professional and I give the best,”

Krunic

told at a press conference with Stefano Pioli.

“I put determination and commitment in every game, I think the coach has faith in me. His arrival was important to me, at the beginning I didn’t play. He put me onto the pitch, even as a starter. If I stayed, it is also thanks to him.”

Paolo Maldini

also praised the former player of

for his good performance so far.

"I’m very happy with my teammates, the coach and who relies on me. [Maldini’s words] mean a lot, last year I had many injuries and I was not as good as I expected.

“They showed me that they still believe so much in me and that I can still give so much to

Milan

.”

Krunic

may start in midfield behind the main striker against Sparta Praha tomorrow.

“I like this role,” Krunic said.

“I played in that position at

Empoli

. In theory, my favourite role is the ‘mezzala’, but we don’t have this position in our system.

“I can play as a trequartista or as a midfielder, for me every role is fine.

“I am always available for Milan. I like the role, I’m closer to the goal. It’s not my best quality, but I can give something in that position too.

“We’ve got a tough game ahead of us, against a team we’ll be analysing today and tomorrow.

“We don’t know the European teams so well, in Serie A we all know each other a bit more. We hope to win and reach six points.

"The coach told us that they are intense and put a lot of rhythm".