Milan midfielder: 'Locking up Kane is the solution to Tottenham'
"It was an intense game, at the level I expected. Milan still made some mistakes, but we were very focused and showed our value on the pitch. The whole team gave 100%. and satisfied despite missing a few chances at the end of the game. Winning the Champions League is always a psychological boost," Tonali told Sky Sport Italia.
Milan soon opened the scoring when receiving opponents from the English Premier League. Brahim Diaz's finish in the 7th minute made two previous saves by goalkeeper Fraser Forster meaningless. If they take advantage of the two situations in which Charles De Ketelaere and Malick Thiaw shoot out, Milan can create a bigger position.
According to Tonali, Milan planned to disable Tottenham captain Harry Kane. Holding this responsibility is midfielder Simon Kjaer, who constantly follows and even provokes Kane to prevent the English striker from causing a mutation.
"Kane is the first issue that needs to be solved in any Tottenham play. Locking him down and putting pressure on others is the most important requirement. We have prepared a plan to deal with a lot of problems. their attack, and practice it. Milan knows what Tottenham will do, "said the 22-year-old midfielder.
Meanwhile, Milan coach Stefano Pioli expressed regret because the home team only scored one goal. He commented that this was a difficult game and praised his students for following the set strategy and defending excellently, especially in set-piece situations.
"The game was difficult as we expected. But the whole team played well, did exactly what they did in the training sessions. We could go a little higher in the second half when Tottenham's pressing system was tired. But I am pleased when the players show good spirit, determination and solidarity," said Pioli.
This is the first time Milan beat Tottenham after two draws, two losses and also their first victory over an English Premier League opponent in the Champions League since the 4-0 win over Arsenal in the first leg of the round of 16 of the 2011 season. 2012
The victory added motivation to Pioli's teachers and students. They just ended a seven-match winless streak when they beat Torino 1-0 in Serie A over the weekend. This weekend, Milan will be a guest at Monza stadium.
