Sergio Conceicao has acknowledged that he determined to affix AC Milan to win the Champions League, which is his teaching dream.
Conceicao accepted the Milan problem on the very finish of 2024, following the sacking of Paulo Fonseca, and since then it has been a tricky interval regardless of the Supercoppa win. Certainly, there may be already .
Talking on the ‘Coimbra Soccer Congress 2025’ occasion, as transcribed by , Conceicao shared his ideas on the Milan journey to this point. He admitted that he selected the membership to win the Champions League (ultimately).
On becoming a member of Milan…
“I wished to go to one of many strongest leagues on this planet. My dream and goal is to win the Champions League and because of this, I selected my present membership.”
On the difficulties…
“I knew the difficulties I might encounter. I didn’t select the gamers, I had no time to coach and there was an obligation to win. Nevertheless, it’s a historic membership that can provide me the chance to get nearer to one of many goals of my profession, after having received a lot in Portugal.”
Constructing from the again…
“Right this moment everybody likes to construct from the again. I additionally prefer to play vast, however for that you simply want gamers who can do it. At Porto, I had a incredible goalkeeper who made it doable, and at Milan I’ve one too.”
The flop February…
“In 30 days, we performed 9 video games. We didn’t have time to coach, which is extraordinarily tough and means I can’t give my identification to the group. After successful the Supercoppa in opposition to Inter, we drew in opposition to Cagliari with a person error, as occurs. Since then, each day they hyperlink new coaches to the membership.”
It stays to be seen if Conceicao will be capable to rescue his place between now and the top of the season. Successful the Coppa Italia and securing a top-four end could be sufficient, however a departure appears nailed on for now.