ROME (Reuters) - Stefano Pioli wants AC Milan to be the surprise of the season in the Europa League as he looks to put a shock Serie A defeat behind him against Red Star Belgrade on Thursday. Milan went on to top Group H ahead of Lille, Sparta Prague and Celtic, and Pioli left no doubt about his side’s aspirations. "The team must have the same desire to progress that we saw against Rio Ave – we want to be the surprise in the Europa League." "It would’ve been more worrying if we had lost while playing like Milan. "We want to be here playing in the Europa League," he said.

Source: The Star February 17, 2021 11:15 UTC