The Rossoneri moved closer to securing a top four finish with a win against Davide Nicola’s men at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino but Pioli has warned his players against being complacent.
A brace from Theo Hernandez, a hat-trick from Ante Rebic and additional goals from Brahim Diaz and Ivory Coast international Franck Kessie secured another big night in Turin.
AC Milan have now won three consecutive games in the Serie A with the last two coming against Turin-based teams.
Speaking to the media after the game, Pioli was happy his side secured the victory in such ruthless manner but insists AC Milan must now focus on their next game.
“Two such difficult away games and two such important performances are a very important sign,” Pioli told Sky Sport Italia.
“We still need one more win and we have to think about the next one.”
“Until you are up… Anything can happen uphill,” he continued. “Two weeks ago, they all said we were half dead, now we have the fate in our own hands.
“I asked the lads to play better than their opponents, because if you play better, you have a better chance of winning and we did.
“I always told the guys that I was lucky enough to coach not just any group, but a group that built itself.
“The club has always protected us, it’s good at Milanello. It’s a special group, the esteem and love they have for each other.
“We have been working for a year and a half and it shows, we will be able to celebrate only when we make it.”
