Milan, Pioli's post-match thoughts after Hellas Verona

Milan and Hellas Verona played to a 1-1 draw on Sunday, putting an end to Milan's victory streak in the league and cup. Stefano Pioli addressed the microphones of Sky Sport afterwards, in a match where the rossoneri were without Ibrahimovic (they expect him back for next week's Derby). "He had muscle fatigue and then the flu, but there are high hopes for his recovery. I've always admitted he was a big plus for us, for what he brings and for his ability to strike fear in our opponents. But we've won without him and today we came close to it. You must create a basis on spirit and sharing and that makes the difference in a team. It's too bad because today with a little more lucidity we could have won. Daniel Maldini is a talent, I had a vision when he entered the match of him getting on the ball, but it didn't happen."