Pioli: Spurs forwards are pretty scary

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli confirmed that Olivier Giroud and Brahim Diaz will be ready to face Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday evening in the Champions League. AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli has said that Olivier Giroud and Brahim Diaz will both be fit to face Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night in the Champions League.
Speaking during his press conference at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the coach put fans’ concerns at ease as he confirmed that both Giroud and Diaz will be recovered in time for the game, also adding that Giroud will start the game despite flu concerns.
“Everyone is fine, including [Olivier] Giroud and [Brahim] Diaz. There are 24 of us all available, even Olivier to play from the start. Then I’ll make the choices,” he said.
He also added that the team arrived in London feeling confident despite the fact that they were beaten by Fiorentina in their most recent match. “We are feeling positive. We arrive with confidence, enthusiasm, and determination,” the coach said. Antonio Conte is back on the Tottenham touchline after recovering from his gall bladder surgery and Pioli did not play down the importance of the Italian coach’s presence.
“The coach’s presence is important, I speak from personal experience. Conte is an added value and from him, we will find a very motivated opponent.” Speaking about the game in Florence, Pioli said that he is expecting a different attitude from his players.
“This is a different story compared to Florence but also compared to the first leg. I expect a different attitude from them,” Pioli explained. “Tomorrow is a game of personality. Our opponents are fearsome offensively, they will play with great intensity and we must be prepared to control the game more. We have a very small advantage but we cannot think of managing it. We have to attack and play with intensity.”