Could 13, 2025 10:56 PM IST
SOCCER-ITALY-BOL-MIL/REPORT (PIX):Soccer-Milan’s Conceicao embraces strain forward of Coppa Italia ultimate
Could 13 – AC Milan supervisor Sergio Conceicao urged his gamers to embrace the strain forward of Wednesday’s Coppa Italia ultimate as he pressured the significance of ending a tricky season on a excessive.
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With two matches of a disappointing Serie A season remaining for the eighth-placed workforce, a Coppa Italia victory over Bologna within the ultimate in Rome can be a silver lining for Conceicao’s facet who additionally lifted the Italian Tremendous Cup in January.
“It will surely be a pleasure if we can win this trophy and satisfy the fans in a difficult year. From the outside, we may seem angry, but it’s not the case. We have immense joy in playing this final,” Conceicao instructed reporters.
“This pressure is part of Milan’s history. It’s normal in these big clubs. We must only focus on tomorrow and be ready.”
For Conceicao, Rome’s Stadio Olimpico is acquainted territory, having hung out at Lazio as a participant.
“This stadium has surely given me satisfaction as a player, but it’s the past. Tomorrow, we’ll need to be at our best against a team that fights every duel like it was the last one,” he said.
After beating Bologna 3-1 in Serie A on Friday, Conceicao was keeping his cards close to his chest on his starting lineup.
“I’m not saying it, I haven’t even instructed them . They don’t know,” he said adding that striker Rafael Leao and midfielder Youssouf Fofana both will be involved after missing Friday’s win.
“Optimistic outcomes enhance the environment; I’m conscious I’ve a wholesome group,” Conceicao stated.
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