The words of the Rossoneri coach, who will have to reinvent the attack, on the eve of the challenge against Fiorentina.
Without the suspended Giroud, the injured Leao, and Okafor, Stefano Pioli will have to come up with an entirely new attack for Saturday night’s challenge at San Siro against Fiorentina. As the hours pass, the chances of the 15-year-old Camarda are rising: “Talent has no age, and he has talent. Destiny creates certain opportunities – the coach declared in a press conference – He is happy to be with us and ready to lend a hand if there is an opportunity.”
Stefano Pioli’s Press Conference:
How do you feel?
“Now, words serve very little; actions are needed, and we must demonstrate it tomorrow. We need to deliver a high-level performance for 90 minutes. Only then we will feel good”
Will Camarda play?
“Talent has no age, and he has talent. Destiny creates certain opportunities. We must be good at supporting him. He is very young but already mature. He is happy, delighted to be with us, and ready to help if the opportunity arises.”
Do you still think it’s the best group you’ve ever coached?
“Some try to build something positive, and some are try to ruin everything. I am with the first ones; I still believe in my team. In the first 8 matchdays, we were at the top of the table because we deserved it.”
Is Milan in an emergency seeing so many injuries?
“We are a bit in an emergency, but these moments are faced with determination, putting in more than what we have. We must see this through fighting”
Regrets about the transfer market seeing how the situation evolved?
“Regrets are for those who don’t try to do anything. The club has done everything possible to provide a competitive squad. The squad served us to seek some improvements; I am sure that the injury numbers will improve in the future.”
Have you talked to Jovic?
“I talk to him every day; he knows what I expect from him and knows his role. Now he knows our way of playing; everything is ready for him to contribute.”
Is this a decisive weekend for the Scudetto?
“With 26 matches still to go, many teams can feel in the race for the Scudetto, but this should not be our thought; our thought should be Fiorentina. Then, we will see the objectives along the way. Our current goal is to return to winning.“
Is the match against Fiorentina a clash for a Champions League position?
“Since Italiano took over, Fiorentina plays very offensive football, plays a lot with the ball. A very difficult team to face. They won against Bologna after 3 defeats, confirming that delicate moments can come for everyone. It’s too early tomorrow to say that it’s a decisive match.”
How is Bennacer?
“Bennacer is doing well; he is recovering faster than planned. He finished his first week training with the team today; next week, he will practice with us, then from the third week and on, he could return to the field permanently.”
Will Ibra come back?
“We haven’t spoken to him. He was in Las Vegas; I know he is talking to ownership and Cardinale. If Cardinale has seen something exceptional, he certainly hasn’t been wrong. If Ibra returns to work with Milan, it will be an asset, regardless of whether he does it at Milanello or not.“
Does the spirit of ‘Pioli is on fire’ still exist?
“It does, but we can do better. We have been penalized a lot in results but also because of our own faults. It’s not true that I can’t be criticized because I won the Scudetto 2 years ago; the criticisms towards me are fair. We must think that we can work to become competitive again.”
Do you feel in danger of losing your job?
“I only think about tomorrow’s match, believe me. My future is uncertain, like everyone else’s, including yours. There is no certainty about tomorrow.”
Maldini said he tried to sign Messi…
“Messi cannot be called up tomorrow, so… Honestly, I didn’t know anything.”
