AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli says he'd bench Rafael Leao again after defeat to Inter Milan.

Pioli went with Divock Origi in attack over Leao as Milan lost 1-0 on Sunday.

"No, I'd do it again," declared Pioli. "I made the choices I thought were best, Origi had to work vertically with (Olivier) Giroud to cover the (Hakan) Calhanoglu area.

"I don't think it was Origi's fault but too much frenzy, we had to try to climb more with the team's centre of gravity and we missed too many balls.

"We have to do better and we have to finish in the top four. We have to score points from Friday."

Pioli also conceded: "We are certainly a little heavier mentally, less light-hearted and less enthusiastic.

"Yes. And it shows... But we have to be strong, understand that these moments are overcome with great confidence, will and determination. We'll have the next chance we have in a few days."