(ANSA) – ROME, NOV 3 – AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli said his side are not shy about being ambitious after they sealed a slot in the Champions League last-16 by thrashing Salzburg 4-0 on Wednesday.
An Olivier Giroud double and goals by Rade Krunić and Junior Messias made sure the seven-time European champions finished second in Group E behind Chelsea.
“Whoever we come up against will be a stimulating, difficult opponent,” Pioli said.
“But we are the champions of Italy and we must try to go as far as possible.
“We mustn’t be afraid to aim high.
“We’ll see what the draw has to say.
“I have good players. Those who take us on will be up against a Milan side that is full of desire and confidence”.
Juventus, meanwhile, dropped down to the Europa League despite losing 2-1 at home to Paris Saint Germain and closing Group H with just three points.
They finished third thanks to a superior goal difference tat bottom side Maccabi Haifa. (ANSA).
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