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Here are AC Milan Coach Stefano Pioli declarations during the press conference in Milanello ahead of the Serie A Week 1 game against Sampdoria at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa, Italy on Monday 23 August 2021 at 20:45.
EVEN STRONGER
“I think it’s the strongest AC Milan that I’ve had. The players are much more aware and grown, I’ve found guys like Tonali and Leão to be more mature. Tomorrow, there will be absentees, but the whole group is solid: we want to win all the games, and if we combine humility and ambition we’ll be able to do well. We’ll also have a stage to perform on that we wanted at all costs, the Champions League, in which we want to try and be protagonists.”
THE OPPONENTS
“Sampdoria are a team that defend very well, they have quality up front and a clear identity. They are dangerous on set pieces; it’ll certainly be a difficult opening match. We’re doing well and we want to start in the best possible way by winning tomorrow night’s match.”
NEW ARRIVALS
“I’m very happy with the new arrivals: They’re all winners and they’re all experienced at a high level, with important mentalities. They know what it means to win and have come into a group that is much more motivated than before and eager to work well. We’ve done everything necessary to be ready and to play well, starting from tomorrow.”
ON THE EVE OF THE MATCH
“I’m excited because the beginning always provides special feelings. I know that we are at a great Club with high expectations, so we are proud to wear these colours. I’m sure of our work and convinced of our quality and the desire to feel connected. And I’m excited about the idea of seeing our fans, who will provide us with the desire to go beyond our limits.”
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