Milan's improved second half of the season has given importance to each match as the team looks to compete for a spot higher up the tables. The rossoneri were defeated by Inter in the derby last Sunday, and this weekend it is Torino who will test them. Milan coach Stefano Pioli gave his thoughts in his pre-match press conference about the state of his team: "It's normal that in a big club there will be rumors around us and situations we cannont get involved in. We must remain concentrated on our jobs. 45 points are still available, that is a lot. I'm certainly not worried about my future and I am not thinking about it, I'm fully focused and determined. This league has a high competitiveness level, we can't allow ourselves lifeless performances through the end of the year. We can't lose more time, and we can't afford lapses in concentration. There are positive feelings now and we must build on them for the future.
Zlatan doesn't speak randomly, he told me when he arrived to trust him, he told me he was fit. Torino is a tough team and hard to beat. Our approach and positioning in the match will be key to beating them."
