Despite all signs pointing towards his departure, Sergio Conceicao is fighting for the best with his AC Milan squad, and a 3-0 win against Inter is only the latest example.
There is something so ironic about Milan’s season. A year where disappointment has been the main emotion is also the year where the club could win a domestic double, whilst ending a 20-year drought in the Coppa Italia.
Football makes zero sense sometimes, however, the Rossoneri are profiting from it, so there cannot be any complaints.
Now, a game against Empoli or Bologna will await, and the club cannot focus on who they play, but rather on themselves. After all, they have proven that they can beat anyone when they work together to their best selves.
Speaking after the game, Conceicao explained an element of regret from the season, whilst also telling journalists what he told the squad before kick-off, and Milan News have transcribed his words.
Satisfaction or regrets?
“What we showed today, we didn’t manage to prove several times in the league. If we had been humble, with this attitude, I’m not saying it would have been a walk in the park in the league, but we would have done something different.
“I’m very happy for the boys. Inter are a very strong team, I have a lot of respect for them, they deserve the Champions League semi-final.”
Why today’s attitude and not the other games?
“Sometimes the episodes turn in our favour, other times not. Like Atalanta, who didn’t get past the halfway line and then scored on our mistake. We have to find this consistency because we have players of technical quality, then you have to add something else in football.”
How are you?
“I’m fine now. A bit more relaxed… I bring the problems home. We have to find this consistency in this final part of the season. I told the players [before the game]: every action we have, we have to be focused at all times.”
What do you say to the fans?
“I want to hug all the players. I thank the fans who have been wonderful. They have so much patience with the team. It’s mainly for them this final.”
