"Conte is a great coach, he has won a lot and everywhere. He is able to give a clear identity and mentality. A neat and compact opponent with very important individualities awaits us. It will be a fascinating challenge and on paper balanced": says the Milan coach Stefano Pioli on the eve of the match against Cremonese commenting on the Champions draw that will see Milan face Conte's Tottenham.
"They will be difficult matches, against a strong opponent trained by a coach who knows us well. It will be stimulating and motivating - he continues - we want to play it with awareness and confidence. Is it playable? Yes, but it would have been the same with other, unbeatable and perfect teams. they do not exist. In those matches the level will have to be very high, we will play with the intention of passing the round. There will be difficulties but if we have won the championship, if we are qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League it means that Milan has characteristics and depth. historically not in favor of Milan against the English, we will have to do our best. "
