Pioli discusses future and labels Torino defeat ‘the symbol of our season’

Following the disappointing defeat against Torino, Stefano Pioli spoke to the media and shared his thoughts on AC Milan’s performance. He admitted that the performance was the ‘symbol’ of what has gone wrong this season. 

Pioli decided to give some of the reserves a chance from start this evening, such as Filippo Terracciano, and Torino thus fancied themselves. Even though Milan seemed to have control at times in the first half, they conceded twice due to very poor defending. ‘

After the game, as cited by MilanNews, Pioli spoke to Sky Italia and discussed what went wrong for the Rossoneri. He also stated that he will meet with the management, though it has not been decided whether this will be before or after the next game.

On the match…

“Even if the result was a bit too much, we were careless in the first half and they punished us. They won more duels, they were more determined and attentive in certain situations which directed the match.”

On the level of the squad…

“We were the best of the ‘normal ones’ this year because there is a team that did something extraordinary [Inter]. We did better than the others. Today we could have done more, but it’s not a question of the reserves, today Torino put something more on the pitch than us.”

On his emotions…

“The next one will be the last league match and then we will see. We have been talking about my future for too many months, the team has been good because it’s not easy to follow the coach in this situation.”

On his difficulties…

“The group has always been compact and cohesive. We had difficulties, Inter did something extraordinary, we had a good season. The regret is Europe, first the exit from the Champions League and then the exit against Roma in the Europa League. I’m experiencing everything with great balance and attention. Some things didn’t weigh on me, I went on my way.”

On attack and defence…

“Tonight’s match, from a defensive point of view, is the symbol of our season: we gave them four chances and conceded three goals. We have conceded too many goals this year.”

On criticism and the future…

“We had a difficult situation around us, finishing the league in second place. I don’t have any appointments scheduled with the club. We always met at the end of the season, I don’t know whether we will see each other before or after Salernitana. I haven’t spoken to any other team, I have too much respect for Milan and the fans. I’m not thinking about the future, I’ll think about it when the time comes.”

The final game of the season is up next, with Salernitana travelling to San Siro, and it’s yet to be confirmed if it will be played on Saturday or Sunday. In any case, it would be nice to close out the season with a win, even if it doesn’t matter that much.