AC Milan lost against Napoli this evening and Stefano Pioli wasn’t happy with the outcome of the game. Understandable indeed, given that the Rossoneri created enough good chances to win the clash.
Both goals Milan conceded were avoidable, especially the penalty, and they also hit the bar twice. Pierre Kalulu more or less had an open net to aim at in the dying minutes but somehow managed to hit the upright.
In short, there is frustration over the result as Milan really should have come away with at least a draw. Speaking to DAZN after the game, as cited by MilanNews, this is exactly what Pioli highlighted.
On Milan’s performance…
“I’m not satisfied and neither should my players be. If you play like that, you can’t lose. We only scored one goal, too little for what we created. There is disappointment, we shouldn’t have lost. But that’s the way it is, we will also learn from this evening. The performance was there from all points of view.”
On the defeat…
“We lost because on two occasions we didn’t put that quality and determination we needed. We played better than Napoli. We were unbeaten, it’s a shame to lose them after such a performance.”
On mistakes…
“On Simeone’s goal we had too many players attacking the ball carrier and we didn’t fill the area well.”
On the changes at half-time…
“I took off Kjaer because he was booked. Calabria went out due to fatigue in his flexor, otherwise I wouldn’t have taken him off.”
On Dest…
“He is an excellent player, Calabria also struggled. Kvaratskhelia is a great player.”
On De Ketelaere…
“He made the best performance of the season. He needs time to understand a new league. I liked it, I’m happy with what he did. He’s getting better and better.”
The players will now get some rest, or at least a few of them, as the international break will take place next week. It’s a shame to head into it with a defeat, but Milan will have to use it as a motivation to improve and bounce back.
