Pioli Talks About The Importance Of Milan's Win Over Napoli

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JAKARTA - AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli spoke about the victory his team won during a visit to Napoli headquarters. Although it's thin, Pioli emphasized the importance of victory this time.

"These are three important points, we beat a strong team which caused us a lot of problems, because the players worked hard and deserved this win," Pioli said, quoted by DAZN.

In the match week 28 of the Italian League 2021/2022 at the Diego Armando Stadium, the Rossoneri closed the match with a score of 1-0. Olivier Giroud contributed the only goal in the match Monday, March 7, Indonesian Western Time (WIB), in the 48th minute.

The result then puts Milan back at the top of the Italian League standings with a collection of 60 points. While trailing below him is Inter Milan who packs 58 points with one game postponed.

This meeting with Napoli is also a record for Pioli because this is the first time after 11 meetings Pioli has been able to beat Luciano Spalletti, who previously only recorded three draws.

"We wanted an aggressive midfield, but also a quality one, knowing we could find gaps between their lines. We were in the game from start to finish, it was a good performance."

Regardless of the results in this match, Milan recorded more points when dealing with top teams than against relegation zone clubs.

Regarding that, Pioli also explained that this time was the time for Milan to prove the mistakes they had made against the teams below them.

When asked who is the favorite Scudetto team this season after playing the 28th giornata yesterday, Pioli is still championing their rivals, Inter Milan.

“Inter are still the favorites because they are the reigning champions and have one game to go. They are a very strong team who know what it means to win."