Stefano Pioli explains why Milan have become such a juggernaut after another victory, this time away to Celtic in the Europa League. ‘It all changed in January.’

The Rossoneri looked at times too comfortable at Celtic Park and took their foot off the gas entirely in the second half, allowing Mohamed Elyounoussi to score a goal, but still won 3-1.

Elsewhere in the group, Lille picked up a 4-1 win away to Sparta Prague.

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Stefano Pioli warns Europa League opponents Celtic that Milan ‘worked hard to get into Europe and now we want to stay there.’

They already played three preliminary rounds, but the group phase begins tomorrow evening in Glasgow.

“We worked hard to get back into Europe and now we want to stay there,” Pioli told Milan TV.

“The Europa League is an important competition, we have a very balanced and competitive group, so we are eager to start strong.

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Milan have released their squad list for their Europa League clash against Celtic. Injured Hakan Calhanoglu and Ante Rebic are still out of action while Leo Duarte has tested negative for Covid but won’t travel with the team to Scotland.

Goalkeepers - A. Donnarumma, G. Donnarumma, Tatarusanu.

Defenders - Calabria, Conti, Dalot, Hernández, Kalulu, Kjær, Romagnoli.

Midfielders - Bennacer, Castillejo, Díaz, Hauge, Kessie, Krunić, Saelemaekers, Tonali.

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Milan coach Stefano Pioli has said Sandro Tonali has the ‘qualities’ to claim a place in the starting line-up.

The defensive midfielder moved to Milan from Brescia during the summer and has started two games for the Rossoneri in Serie A.

Tonali has played in all four games so far, but only played three minutes in the Derby della Madonnina against Inter after the international break.

Pioli believes the 20-year-old, who recovered from coronavirus ahead of the new season, will get many opportunities during a long season.

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Stefano Pioli has revealed Milan are working to renew with Gigio Donnarumma, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Hakan Calhanoglu and insists the Diavolo aim to win the Europa League.

The fourth win in the League has put Milan at the top of Serie A, two points clear of Sassuolo at second, but Pioli claims the Rossoneri are only focused on the next game in hand.

“We are satisfied with the start of our championship, but we will face many difficulties and tough matches,” Pioli told Radio Anch’io.

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Stefano Pioli praises ‘exemplary professional’ Zlatan Ibrahimovic after a brace to beat Inter, but the Derby Della Madonnina victory shows ‘we learned from previous mistakes.’

Ibra scored both goals before the Romelu Lukaku tap-in brought Inter back into the match at the Stadio Meazza.

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Milan coach Stefano Pioli said the Derby della Madonnina against Inter will be ‘an important and difficult exam’ for his players and confirmed Zlatan Ibrahimovic ‘will be ready’.

The first Milan derby of the season is upon us and both sides have started the season well, but Pioli pointed out that the Diavolo are still under development and facing a new ‘exam’ every week.

“Milan have their own identity and their way of playing, in our work the exams never end,” Pioli said at a press conference.

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Milan players who returned from International duty have reportedly tested negative for Covid-19 while Stefano Pioli is preparing a surprising move ahead of the derby against Inter.

Each swab tests underwent by the players who returned from their International duty has come back negative, reports Calciomercato.com.

According to Sky Sport, all the players will have a new 'rapid swab test' today at 7pm before the beginning of the pre-derby ritiro in a hotel close to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

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Milan had a rest day today and the team will resume training tomorrow. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is ready to start the derby on Saturday while Ante Rebic is still in doubt.

The former Sweden striker recovered from Coronavirus earlier last week and is ready to play against Inter on Saturday.

According to Calciomercato.com, however, Ibra’s striking partner Ante Rebic is still in doubt for the game against the Nerazzurri as the Croat hasn't yet recovered from the elbow injury he picked up in the game against Crotone back in September.

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Theo Hernandez assures he is at Milan ‘for a long time’ after the ‘best year of my career,’ learning from leaders like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paolo Maldini and coach Stefano Pioli.

The Derby della Madonnina is a week away, assuming of course that it goes ahead, considering COVID-19 cases are growing at both San Siro clubs.

It is a top of the table showdown, with the Rossoneri enjoying a 100 per cent record and Inter on seven points from three rounds, but Milan haven’t beaten their city rivals in Serie A since January 2016.

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