Pioli dribbles Mourinho: “Are Roma protesting a lot? Milan are only thinking about winning”

MILAN – “Are Roma protesting a lot? Roma are strong, Mourinho is doing well. Everyone behaves and does what they are and what they believe in. We only think about winning games.” Stefano Pioli try to dribble the risk of preventive controversies, on a vigil in which Mourinho has chosen silence. That the Milan is taking a look at the calendar more than once, however, the Rossoneri coach confirms it: “The match against Roma is a direct match. It counts double and you have to face it with the spirit and conviction suited to the circumstances. I think the race the Champions League will remain open until the last day, but we have three direct matches and the more points we score in these duels, the more chances we will have of finishing in the top 4”.

Pioli and direct clashes

Of the three confrontations, with Roma, Lazio and Juventus, the most important are certainly those with the Romans, because they arrive before the semifinal of Champions with Inter. Roma, in particular, is a team feared by the Milan coach for their playing characteristics: “In 2023, for 7 games, at home, they did not concede a goal. In addition, they have players in front of them who can score at any time”. The tactic seems obligatory to him: “Try to keep control of the game. The goals conceded from a set piece in the first leg? We saw the mistakes in the first leg, but it’s not just our fault or mistake that can decide these situations. Roma He scored everyone from a set piece.”

Giroud recovered

As for training, recovered Giroud from tendon problems and a blow to the calf, the absentees will be the injured Pobega and Ibrahimovic awaiting diagnosis for his calf problem (“he’s better, but there’s no diagnosis yet”), plus Florenzi, blocked by fever. He is moving towards the confirmation of the very titular players: turnover on Wednesday 3 May with Cremonese at San Siro.