Pioli sets top-four target after steadying the ship at Milan

Stefano Pioli set Milan the target of securing a top-four finish in Serie A as he declared himself satisfied with the Rossoneri s response to a dire run of form.

Milan went seven games without a win across all competitions recently, losing three successive league matches before stopping the rot against Torino last Friday.

The Rossoneri then built on that victory with a 1-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Tottenham, with Spurs failing to respond to Brahim Diaz s early header.

Having been heavily criticised for his tactical switches during Milan s poor run, Pioli has been vindicated by those victories, although he maintains they have work to do to secure a top-four finish.

Everyone experiences the results with their gut; …