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Stefano Pioli anticipated Thursday’s game in Vila do Conde, regarding the play-off to access the group stage of the Europa League.
Milan coach Stefano Pioli praised Rio Ave ahead of the game for Portugal, the rival the Milanese will face on Thursday in Vila do Conde, in the fight for access to the Europa League group stage.
“This should be an opportunity for the team to grow. We have to show our qualities to a technical team. We need to be at the highest level, be aggressive, but at the same time lucid to understand when we should wait. They want to be in possession of and we have to avoid it, ”he said.
“Rio Ave is stronger than the previous opponent,” he added, referring to the Norwegians from Bodo / Glimt who Milan won 3-2 in the last round.
Pioli acknowledges that this is the first goal of the season and also addressed the physical condition of Rafael Leão, who was unable to start the season because he was infected with covid-19. “I am happy with the availability of Rafael Leão. He has to improve his physical condition, and tomorrow he will be able to play a role.” That said, the coach opens the door of starting for Colombo, an 18-year-old forward, and Rafael Leão should start from the bench.
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