Milan assistant supervisor Marco Landucci insists they had been ‘not fortunate’ tonight with accidents, the woodwork, and . ‘The ball didn’t need to go in.’
That they had been unbeaten for the reason that opening weekend in opposition to Cremonese, a run of 24 rounds with out defeat, and had scored of their final 19 Serie A appearances too.
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Each these runs fell at San Siro this night, as they didn’t benefit from their possibilities, most notably with Rafael Leao’s volley off the within of the put up, and had been overwhelmed by a late Mariano Troilo header on a nook.
The aim had initially been disallowed for a foul on Mike Maignan, however the VAR assessment confirmed Emanuele Valeri had been disturbing the goalkeeper with out truly committing any infringement.
Milan shocked at San Siro by Parma
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Adrien Rabiot, Rafael Leao and Davide Bartesaghi of AC Milan present their dejection through the Serie A match between AC Milan and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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“We’re not completely satisfied, clearly,” , standing in for suspended Max Allegri.
“Parma performed very properly and the ball simply didn’t need to go in for us tonight. We wished the three factors, so after all we really feel let down, however we go once more from Tuesday.”
The sport had began on the improper foot, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek stretchered off after a nasty collision with Edoardo Corvi within the opening minutes.
He by no means misplaced consciousness, however has reportedly broken a number of enamel within the crash and suffered some cuts to his face.
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of AC Milan leaves the pitch on a stretcher through the Serie A match between AC Milan and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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“I feel Serie A is essentially the most tough league on the earth, as a result of it’s so very balanced, and each recreation has hidden risks,” added Landucci.
“There are video games that simply don’t go your approach. As we speak, Gabbia obtained harm within the warm-up and we had been pressured to make a change on the final minute, then Loftus-Cheek obtained harm instantly and suffered a nasty knock. It was a little bit of an unfortunate night.”
This outcome, together with the midweek rescheduled 1-1 draw with Como, means Milan slide a full 10 factors adrift of Serie A leaders Inter.
“The group was upset, we tried to reassure them. We mustn’t take into consideration the opposite sides, however our personal journey, getting as many factors as doable. Our goal is to get again into the Champions League.”
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Ardon Jashari of AC Milan is challenged by Christian Ordonez of Parma Calcio through the Serie A match between AC Milan and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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The weekend has not all been unhealthy information, as a result of Napoli and Juventus additionally each misplaced within the battle for the highest 4, although Como and Atalanta are proper again within the hunt.
Though the Rossoneri had been unbeaten for the reason that first spherical, which was in opposition to newly-promoted Cremonese, they’ve repeatedly dropped factors with the minnows.
They had been held to attracts by Pisa, Parma, Sassuolo, Genoa and Fiorentina.
“This group picked up loads of factors with this perspective, however if you don’t get the outcome, naturally everybody can criticise. Parma had been decided on each ball, fought onerous, we had been unfortunate, however that is soccer.”