AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao responded to Inter boss Simone Inzaghi after this week’s ‘treble’ claim.
Speaking to the press via FCInterNews, the under-pressure Rossoneri coach discussed his side’s dismal campaign.
Despite languishing in mid-table, Milan avoided defeat in both Serie A matches against Inter this season.
Indeed, they won 2-1 in September under Paulo Fonseca before conceding late in a 1-1 draw last month.
Furthermore, they claimed bragging rights in the Saudi Arabia-held Supercoppa Italiana mini-tournament.
After dispatching Juventus in the semi-finals, they stunned the Nerazzurri in the title-deciding fixture in Riyadh.
Though Inter boasted a two-goal lead after 50 minutes, Milan ran out 3-2 winners to take the trophy.
However, it has all been doom and gloom for the Conceicao’s side since returning from the Middle East.
In addition to their substantial Serie A strugglers, they’re already out of the Champions League.
Feyenoord bested Milan in their knockout playoff tie to set up a last-16 showdown against Inter.
But that will likely be their final stop in this season’s Champions League journey.
After last weekend’s 2-1 home loss to Lazio, Milan’s chances of securing a fifth consecutive top-four finish look dead in the water.
Indeed, they trail fourth-placed by 11 points and could miss out on European qualification altogether.
Despite sitting on the precipice of disaster, Conceicao doesn’t lose optimism.
“Since I arrived here, we’ve had decisive games. We shouldn’t think too far ahead.
“We have 13 left – 11 in the league and the two in the Coppa Italia.”
Then, he took a swing at Simone Inzaghi.
“Looking at Inzaghi’s statements, he said they can do the Treble, but we can win two even in a negative season.”
Inzaghi can settle the score with the former Porto manager when Inter and Milan lock horns in the Coppa Italia semi-finals.
