The Rossoneri coach: “In the second half, there was a superior enthusiasm. We won deservedly.” Inter? I won’t watch them until we play against them again…”
He wanted continuity, and he got it. He was looking for organization and mental strength on the field, and he found them. Stefano Pioli is a very satisfied man, both because the victory came against a direct ‘Europe’ opponent.
LAZIO
“We prepared to play with less possession and focus more on penetrating runs,” Pioli explained after the match. “At times we were caught on counterattacks. In the second half, we were more compact and energetic. There was a higher level of enthusiasm. I coach players who are very talented, attentive, and eager. We won deservedly.”
ADLI & LOFTUS CHEEK
He also mentions Adli‘s second start: “I told him that it was his first match at San Siro, and it showed a little bit. He could have been a bit more relaxed, and we could have looked more for him. He is growing a lot and has become a starter for us. It’s significant growth; he has worked hard to get here, and now he needs to continue growing.”
However, there is a big question mark regarding Loftus-Cheek‘s physical condition; he left the game due to injury after half an hour: “It would be a shame if he were to stop. Unfortunately, it’s something that affected a significant muscle group around the pubic area, let’s see.” In other words, it’s very unlikely we will see him against Dortmund this Wednesday.
DORTMUND
“As for Borussia Dortmund? I had seen them struggle against PSG, but PSG are strong. It won’t be a decisive game for our group, but it’s certainly important.”
“For me, it’s crucial to have strong players on the bench who can come in and help the team in difficult moments. That’s something we are sure of. As for watching Inter tonight? No, no,” he laughs, “I won’t watch them until we play against them in the return leg…”
