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Sergio Conceiçao admits neither Santiago Gimenez nor Luka Jovic is aware of who will begin in tomorrow’s Coppa Italia Last in opposition to Bologna and insists stress is ‘regular’ for a membership like Milan.

Conceiçao held a on the Olimpico on Tuesday, the eve of the Coppa Italia Last in opposition to Bologna.

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“This stress is a part of Milan’s historical past. It’s regular in these huge golf equipment. We should solely concentrate on tomorrow and be prepared,” Conceiçao stated.

The Portuguese tactician already performed on the Olimpico as a Lazio participant and goals for his second trophy as Milan coach after the Supercoppa in January.

“This stadium has certainly given me satisfaction as a participant, but it surely’s the previous. Tomorrow, we’ll have to be at our greatest in opposition to a crew that fights each duel prefer it was the final one,” he continued.

“We should have the identical perspective. We have to be prepared for a lot of situations, understanding that we’ll face a robust crew that we performed a couple of days in the past. We’ve ready nicely, and we hope for a optimistic response.”

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The Rossoneri already beat at San Siro on Friday, with Gimenez scoring a brace as an alternative. So, who will begin tomorrow, the Mexican or his teammate Luka Jovic?

Conceiçao makes admission on Gimenez and Jovic

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 09: Luka Jovic of AC Milan controls the ball while below stress from Jhon Lucumi of Bologna through the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Could 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

“I’m not saying it, I haven’t even instructed them. They don’t know,” Conceiçao replied.

“The outcomes are optimistic, and the employees’s data has allowed the crew to evolve individually and collectively,” he continued.

“The primary three months had been robust, however we already mentioned that. We dwell off outcomes, and we need to carry dwelling a optimistic consequence that might give us an opportunity to raise a trophy and play in Europe subsequent season.

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“It is going to certainly be a pleasure if we are able to win this trophy and fulfill the followers in a troublesome 12 months. From the surface, we could appear offended, but it surely’s not the case. We now have immense pleasure in taking part in this ultimate. There’s no concern, simply adrenaline. The group is calm, even when not too calm, as we anticipate an vital match.”

Rafael Leao missed the latest recreation in opposition to Bologna, however he’s anticipated to begin tomorrow.

“He’s doing nicely. We now have coaching at 6 p.m. Leao is again, and Bologna have Ndoye, Holm, and Odgaard again,” famous Conceiçao.

“Ferguson will in all probability play, too, as there are such a lot of completely different gamers. Nevertheless, whereas people are vital throughout the crew, the collective is extra vital.”

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The Rossoneri have recovered 19 factors from shedding place in Serie A, avoiding defeat in 9 video games the place they went down within the end result.

“Constructive outcomes enhance the environment; I’m conscious I’ve a wholesome group,” Conceiçao concluded

“These aren’t simply talks. We’ve seen many comebacks as a result of gamers coming off the bench have contributed one thing additional. It’s an indication of unity and proves their respect for the employees. I really feel calm on this scenario, and hopefully, we are able to carry this to the sector from minute one tomorrow.”