Stefano Pioli returns to Milan’s bench after recovering from COVID: ‘It was hard to sleep last night.'
The Italian tactician missed the Rossoneri’s last three games as he had tested positive for COVID.
The 55-year-old is now ready to take his place on Milan’s bench back in the Rossoneri’s home Europa League clash against Celtic on Thursday. Pioli believes The Hoops can't be underestimated.
Stefano Pioli returns to Milan’s bench after recovering from COVID: ‘It was hard to sleep last night.'
The Italian tactician missed the Rossoneri’s last three games as he had tested positive for COVID.
The 55-year-old is now ready to take his place on Milan’s bench back in the Rossoneri’s home Europa League clash against Celtic on Thursday. Pioli believes The Hoops can't be underestimated.
“I missed the daily work so much. It’s been 18 long days,” he said at a press conference.
“Last night, when they told me I was negative, I had a hard time getting to sleep, because I was looking forward to coming back.
“I want to thank the club, because they have quickly improved all the technologies to be able to work remotely. Thanks to all the fans who have supported me and a huge thank you to the team because the players made me proud. Thanks also to those who replaced me.
“I was lucky because I had some symptoms, but I took the COVID lightly,” Pioli continued.
“This does not alter the fact that we must keep our guard high, with distance and wearing masks. We could lower them when there will be a cure.
“I can say that smartworking does not work, because I worked much more from home than from the field, but seeing the players live is another thing," Pioli continued.
"Watching the games from home, I understood a little more those who stay in front of the TV and easily criticizes. Some mistakes are more difficult to accept when you watch them on TV. In the game I’m more positive and proactive, at home I found myself a little more nervous. The team did positive performances, with some normal difficulties.”