Pioli said during the pre-match press conference: “Tomorrow’s match is very important for us, we have reached this stage and we are in our best form, and we are completely ready for the confrontation.”
He added: “I have gotten to know my opponent well, and we have a training session today where I will work on applying the appropriate tactics.”
He continued: “I am very happy with the challenge in this tournament, and we need to play well and pay attention to all the details of the match. I have complete confidence in our players to overcome this stage.”
He added: “The Japanese team is organized and has structured lines, and we are striving to double our efforts and achieve victory; the confrontation in general will be strong, and my team’s level is continuously rising.”
He concluded: “We need to be cautious and organized and take advantage of the available opportunities in the best possible way.”
