Stefano Pioli racked up an impressive milestone yesterday as he obtained his 100th victory across all competitions since becoming AC Milan boss.
La Gazzetta dello Sport (via MilanNews) talks about the remarkable symmetry that was achieved yesterday, given that Pioli made his debut as Milan’s head coach against Lecce at San Siro back in October 2019, and yesterday he got his 100th win at the same ground against the same opponent.
With the Rossoneri on a mission to achieve qualification for next season’s Champions League and therefore, it was essential to get a victory and move level with Roma in fourth position, putting the pressure on before they play Atalanta tonight.
Then, next Saturday the big match between the Giallorossi and the Rossoneri will take place at the Olimpico, a challenge that could be decisive in the race for fourth place.
This is also Pioli’s thought: “I told the boys that the games against Lecce and Rome next Saturday will probably be the ones that will determine our final placement. Today was important, Saturday will be even more so.
“From here to the end we have three direct clashes: Roma, Lazio and Juventus. There are possibilities to score many points, but it is the direct clashes that will determine the final standings.”
Pioli has in the past been able to produce results in these decisive games, and he will be hoping that 100 victories becomes 101 in the capital.
