Sergio Conceicao admits ‘it wasn’t an important efficiency’ , defined his tactical tweak to show it round and hinted at his future. ‘On the proper second, I’ll communicate.’
The Rossoneri have really turned their season round since shifting to a three-man defence, however nonetheless haven’t sorted out their struggles beginning video games on the fitting word.
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It’s because as soon as once more, they conceded first solely to combat again for the victory, this time slapped into waking up by Riccardo Orsolini, adopted by a Santiago Gimenez brace and Christian Pulisic strike.
epa12087735 Milan’s Christian Pulisic celebrates after scoring the 2-1 purpose throughout the Italian Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Bologna FC 1909, in Milan, Italy, 09 Might 2025. EPA-EFE/Daniel Dal Zennaro
“It wasn’t an important efficiency. It’s true, we gained in opposition to a workforce that has been doing very effectively in Serie A, the Coppa Italia and the Champions League. They’re robust as a result of they press you man for man, so if we don’t do effectively to search out the areas, we get that poor first half,”
“We conceded the primary purpose as a result of we tried to press a bit greater and have been caught out. I modified the system to a 4-4-2, the gamers gave a robust response and those that got here off the bench additionally gave a constructive response. That is the type of spirit I like about this aspect.”
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With that in thoughts, might they transfer to a four-man defence once more for the Coppa Italia showdown?
“I noticed that we had one too many defenders, so I launched one other striker, moved Chukwueze and Pulisic to the wings, with Joao Felix as a second striker close to to Santi. It went effectively.”
Conceicao has made Milan the comeback kings
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 09: Santiago Gimenez of AC Milan scores his workforce’s third purpose as Lukasz Skorupski of Bologna fails to make a save throughout the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Might 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
Milan have earned an additional 22 factors from trailing conditions in Serie A this season, with 19 of these arriving since Conceicao took over from Paulo Fonseca in January.
“From tomorrow, we’ll begin getting ready for the Coppa Italia. We’ve got to be taught from what we did and didn’t do, as there have been negatives and positives tonight. I anticipate variations to each groups, however this can be a Remaining, typically the aspect that doesn’t play one of the best soccer finally ends up successful,” famous Conceicao.
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It’s the ultimate approach for Milan to organize for , which curiously can be in opposition to Bologna, on the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Wednesday night.
“I mentioned for some time that Santi has been working laborious, he has high quality, I’m speaking to him daily to present him what he wants. Gamers don’t simply want technical high quality, but additionally psychological energy and bodily health,” added the coach.
“I’ll always remember that he got here right here already carrying an damage, we’re working on daily basis to get him to full health. He scored targets, I’m pleased for him, particularly as strikers actually reside for targets.”
Contemplating the 2 targets this night, might Gimenez be pushing for a spot within the beginning XI moderately than Luka Jovic?
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“I by no means inform gamers if they may begin or not, particularly with one other 4 days of coaching to go. He’s completely different to Luka, assaults the area extra and has completely different actions, whereas Luka is healthier at holding up the play and scored some massive targets lately.
“Serie A may be very, very, very tough, so Santi wants time to acclimatise.”
Conceicao retains Milan followers guessing on his future
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 09: A basic view of the within of the stadium as gamers of AC Milan acknowledge the followers after the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Might 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
That might be their second piece of silverware this season, as Conceicao already lifted the Supercoppa Italiana by beating Inter in Riyadh in January together with his second recreation in cost. May it determine his future at Milan?
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“Conceicao isn’t necessary right here. What’s necessary is the following recreation and successful a trophy. An historic membership like Milan can’t be content material to sit down ninth in Serie A. There are regrets and frustration from everybody on the approach this season went,” concluded the coach.
“I’m accustomed to sure issues. This isn’t the second to speak about me. On the proper second, I’ll communicate.”