PIOLI: "AN IMPORTANT AND DIFFICULT GAME"
We're already back to the Europa League. AC Milan take on Lille, their third and final opponent in Group H, on matchday 3. Ahead of the game - Thursday at 21:00 CET at San Siro - Stefano Pioli and Simon Kjær held a press conference at Milanello. Here's what Coach Pioli had to say:
AC MILAN v LILLE
"It'll be an important game; both us and them are going well. Lille are a good team. It won't be decisive but there's a lot to play for. We've started well in the group and want to continue in this manner. There'll be a few changes; we need energy and freshness - we'll know more after the final training session."
THE TEAM
"We want to boss the game and play positive football. We're a young side but are already mature on the pitch; we're working well together. Our strength is balance. We're conscious of what we've done well, and also of what we still need to do. We're just at the start and need to have the courage to continue to grow and find the right drive, always showing readiness, duty and sacrifice. I've always believed in the quality of my players and my team. We need to keep improving and we can be more clinical."
DÍAZ AND DALOT
"Díaz and Dalot were brought in for their quality and ability. They've done really well to learn our style of play so quickly and have given the team a massive hand. They're young but very serious and hungry."
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