Sergio Conceicao spoke to the media after AC Milan’s disappointing defeat to Feyenoord within the first leg of the Champions League play-off. The reason was loads of the standard, however the supervisor at the least highlighted that they nonetheless have 90 minutes left.
Milan conceded simply three minutes into the sport, , and that actually set the tone for the remainder. Feyenoord have been crammed with much more vitality and have been in a position to intensify their urgent, making life troublesome for the Rossoneri.
Conceicao spoke to Prime Video after the sport, as transcribed by , and stated that Milan weren’t aggressive sufficient. It’s one thing he has stated after video games earlier than and followers are beginning to marvel when the answer will arrive.
On the sport…
“We’re midway by. We nonetheless have 90 minutes to play. We knew about this troublesome atmosphere right here in Rotterdam, they have been very aggressive, they gained many duels. When it’s like this it turns into tougher to win a match.
“We had possibilities to equalise and we weren’t efficient on an offensive stage. There was additionally a little bit of unhealthy luck within the purpose we conceded. We lacked aggression within the duels, they have been at all times quicker and extra aggressive. We knew about their energy on second balls, these are essential issues.”
Will you proceed with 4 attackers?
“Take a look at this recreation. The gamers must see what they will enhance however there’s not a lot time to work on the pitch. On Saturday, we have now Verona after which on Tuesday, there are 90 minutes to play and issues to enhance to win and get by to the spherical of 16 of the Champions League.”
Is it essential to hold the motivation stage excessive?
“On an emotional stage, I’m at all times very motivated to provide one of the best of myself. If we aren’t motivated in a Champions League match… The qualities for me are usually not solely technical, there are numerous traits that gamers will need to have to be on the highest stage: consistency, continuity, need, and angle.
“With this, you win many matches. On a taking part in stage, we additionally want this offensive aggression. We had many balls within the final 30 meters that we should always have completed in one other method. On an emotional and motivational stage, due to this fact, we should actually at all times be on the prime.”
The second leg is scheduled for subsequent week, Tuesday to be exact, and Milan are hoping that the house benefit will make all the distinction. Turning round a one-goal deficit is actually doable, however ideally it could have been at the least a draw.