Sergio Conceicao admits Milan ‘may’ve achieved extra within the second half’ of their , however didn’t wish to ‘search alibis’ with some refereeing selections.
These groups had confronted off on Friday in Serie A, with the Rossoneri , however Vincenzo Italiano seemingly realized these classes and didn’t fumble the benefit once more.
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Dan Ndoye struck with the one aim of the Coppa Italia Remaining on the Stadio Olimpico, which proved sufficient to safe the trophy and Europa League qualification for Bologna.
Conceicao suffers Milan defeat
ROME, ITALY – MAY 14: Sergio Conceicao, Head Coach of AC Milan, walks previous the Coppa Italia trophy after the staff’s defeat within the Coppa Italia Remaining match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on Could 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Marco Rosi/Getty Pictures)
“The primary half was balanced, we had a number of possibilities to attain and taking the lead in these video games is necessary,”
“I admit, we may’ve achieved extra within the second half. Bologna had a little bit of luck with the aim, I don’t wish to take something away from our opponents, Bologna did nicely to win the trophy, however after that there was little or no soccer performed.”
Conceicao and his gamers have been livid with referee Maurizio Mariani simply earlier than half-time, feeling that Lewis Ferguson ought to’ve had a second yellow card for a tussle with Christian Pulisic.
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“I don’t wish to search alibis with the referee, there have been two or three controversial conditions, however I don’t wish to make them appear to be excuses. We should always’ve achieved extra. We received the Supercoppa, we bought all the best way within the Coppa Italia, now we’ll attempt to finish this season with dignity.
“There’s one other necessary recreation arising on this stadium in opposition to Roma on Sunday. I’m sorry for the followers who have been so enthusiastic, it was a disappointment for everybody. We may’ve achieved extra, however these are balanced encounters, they’re determined by particulars, so that they scored and we didn’t.”
Milan proceed their report of shedding extra Coppa Italia Finals than another membership, managing simply 5 victories in 14 makes an attempt.
Additionally they now danger lacking out on Europe altogether, sitting eighth in Serie A with solely two rounds remaining.
Conceicao defends Milan selections
ROME, ITALY – MAY 14: Riccardo Orsolini of Bologna is challenged by Theo Hernandez of AC Milan in the course of the Coppa Italia Remaining match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on Could 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)
Contemplating the defeat, would Conceicao going again make the identical selections about his beginning XI and his substitutes?
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“There are 10,000 issues going by your thoughts in these conditions, on the finish of the day everybody is a superb coach in hindsight. Earlier than the match, I did what I wanted to do, I adopted my concepts, so I’d make the identical selections.
“It’s totally different now that we all know what didn’t work, however that is soccer.”
Bologna had a excessive press and Milan struggled to construct out from the again this night, so began going for lengthy balls.
“We had ready to make use of our goalkeeper as a sweeper, however at instances we have been pressured to be too hasty and play it lengthy. In any case, the primary 25 minutes weren’t unhealthy.”
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Conceicao received the Supercoppa Italiana in solely his second recreation in cost, dancing with a cigar within the locker room, however that would be the sum complete of what may be a quick tenure on the Milan bench.
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“It was a hard-fought match, very aggressive, the place each duel might be decisive. I feel that displays our season. The frustration I talked about was simply shedding a Remaining, the chance to win silverware, in a troublesome season with a really troublesome atmosphere.
“On the finish of the day, I’ve to congratulate Bologna, as they performed their recreation nicely and we have been missing one thing.”
The presenter on the Sport Mediaset programme tried to get Conceicao to open up on his Milan future, asking if they might see him within the Coppa Italia once more subsequent season.
“We’ll see one another on Sunday for the subsequent Serie A recreation,” was his reply with a wry smile.