Rafael Leao: ‘Milan derby in Coppa Italia can change our season’
Rafael Leao admits he has ‘no rationalization’ for Milan’s difficulties after defeat to Atalanta, however the Coppa Italia semi-final towards Inter ‘is one final alternative to alter this season.’
The Rossoneri’s possibilities of qualifying for Europe through Serie A have virtually been worn out by
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It was determined by an Ederson free header to complete off a well-worked workforce transfer, leaving the Diavolo in ninth place.
“It’s troublesome to offer a proof,”
“What I can say is that since Sergio Conceicao arrived, we’ve got usually been capable of combat again and switch video games round the place we had been trailing. The coach introduced us this willpower. At occasions, we play nicely and don’t win, at others we play badly and do win. I’ve no rationalization for any of it.”
There was hope that the elimination from the Champions League would give extra time to work in coaching, leading to a change to the 3-4-3 formation that had completed so nicely in final week’s 4-0 victory away to Atalanta.
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Nonetheless, it was again to sq. one this night, even with the identical beginning XI and tactical system.
“It went so nicely towards Udinese, however this was a wierd recreation. We may’ve opened the scoring, particularly after popping out for the second half with extra grit and starvation, however Atalanta scored on the counter-attack.”
Leao admits Milan are right down to their final likelihood
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 20: Rafael Leao of AC Milan battles for possession with Raoul Bellanova of Atalanta in the course of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
Now the one actual hope that Milan have to avoid wasting this season is the Coppa Italia, as lifting that trophy would see them qualify for the Europa League.
, so it’s all up for grabs within the second leg on Wednesday, one other huge Derby della Madonnina.
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“We’ve received to offer it our all to win, attain the Remaining and make all our followers joyful,” stated Leao.
“Not simply them, however we want pleasure too, as a result of it has been a really troublesome season. This can be a derby, there’s not a lot else to say, we’ve received to begin with the correct willpower to win and get it into our heads we will take this trophy.”
Milan have already overwhelmed Inter to win silverware this season, as Sergio Conceicao’s second recreation in cost again in January was a comeback from 2-0 right down to win 3-2, lifting the Supercoppa Italiana in Riyadh.
“This can be a crucial match that may change our season. We have now one final alternative to alter this season.”
