AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli was delighted with their 2-1 win at Hellas Verona.

Sandro Tonali swooped for the winner.

Pioli said, “It is true, I like what my players are saying. We need to be competitive for the top spots, that means winning many games and amassing many points in every arena.

“It was a good start, we almost went 2-0 up and had the game under control, but then there was that unfortunate equaliser and we lost our shape, making too many mistakes, the team split into two and left big spaces for Verona.

“However, we got back on track and have individual talents who can create chances out of nowhere, for instance Rebic's pass to Tonali."

Pioli was happy with Divock Origi's playing return, adding: “I liked Origi, he has finally got over the injury he suffered at the end of last season, as ever since then he felt hesitant and scared, but he seems to have shaken that off now. Rebic is fully recovered now too, so I will have the option to rotate a little more.

“Hopefully, we will have Maignan, Kjaer and De Ketelaere back too over the next week."