AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli sought to pull back expectations after victory over Spezia.
Milan are top of the table with three wins from their opening three games of the season.
“We are a team now, we have certain characteristics and a specific identity," the coach told Sky Sport Italia.
“We know there are big expectations around us now, which is normal considering the results we're achieving and the prestige of the club. We will soon run into some difficult matches, but we get there with the right enthusiasm.
“I like this team, this club, we work well together and I know full well the problems we will encounter going forward, because there are seven very strong sides in Serie A and only the top four will end the season happy. We must do everything we can to be in that group."
