FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Spezia v AC Milan - Stadio Dino Manuzzi, La Spezia, Italy - February 13, 2021 AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli reacts REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
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.
The Italian club had to come through three qualifying rounds to reach the group stage, including a remarkable 9-8 penalty shootout win over Portuguese side Rio Ave in the playoffs.
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