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KOMPAS.com – AC Milan continued their impressive performance with a 3-0 win over Sparta Prague on Friday (10/30/2020) early in the morning.
The result at the San Siro stadium secured Milan’s place at the top of Group H of the Europa League.
The goals came from Brahim Díaz (24 ‘), Rafael Leao (57’) and Diogo Dalot (66 ‘).
Indeed, AC Milan could increase the lead in the first half thanks to the opportunity Zlatan Ibrahimovic had from the penalty spot after he himself fell into the prohibited area.
However, the 39-year-old forward was unable to complete his 12 from forehand.
Zlatan’s shot is still about the rule.
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The effort was the Swedish forward’s last attacking contribution when he was withdrawn midway through.
He was replaced by Rafael Leao who managed to impact the game by scoring the second goal for the Rossoneri.
After the match, Pioli also explained Ibra’s replacement.
“I said before the game that Zlatan will take turns with Leao,” he said. Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Zlatan is a champion. If I ask him to continue, he will continue. However, we also have to look at other commitments.”
Stefano Pioli spoke after the away game against Udinese in Serie A on Sunday (1/11/2020).
“We will have a difficult game this Sunday. The children put aside individualism, every time. This is our base,” he said.
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“Being selfish will get us nowhere. We are Milan and we have ambition.”
“Only by thinking like this can we beat a stronger team.”
In addition to topping the Europa League standings, AC Milan also remains at the top of the Italian Serie A League with four wins and a draw in the first five games of the season.
AC Milan are also on the right track to win their first Italian League title since the 2010-2011 season.
However, Pioli did not want to look too far.
“We cannot predict the future, only the next match,” Pioli said.
“The season is still long, we will return to work with our feet planted on the ground because difficult times will come.”
“We play too much and this burns the physical and mental energy.”
“Now we have very little time to Recovery but we will be ready. “
“Udinese await us, a difficult opponent who has both physical and technical strength. They made it difficult for us last season.”