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CNA
13-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Milan's Conceicao embraces pressure ahead of Coppa Italia final
AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao urged his players to embrace the pressure ahead of Wednesday's Coppa Italia final as he stressed the importance of ending a tough season on a high. With two matches of a disappointing Serie A season remaining for the eighth-placed team, a Coppa Italia victory over Bologna in the final in Rome would be a silver lining for Conceicao's side who also lifted the Italian Super 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 told 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 familiar territory, having spent time at Lazio as a player. "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 told them (the players). They don't know," he said adding that striker Rafael Leao and midfielder Youssouf Fofana both will be involved after missing Friday's win.
Reuters
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Milan's Conceicao embraces pressure ahead of Coppa Italia final
May 13 (Reuters) - AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao urged his players to embrace the pressure ahead of Wednesday's Coppa Italia final as he stressed the importance of ending a tough season on a high. With two matches of a disappointing Serie A season remaining for the eighth-placed team, a Coppa Italia victory over Bologna in the final in Rome would be a silver lining for Conceicao's side who also lifted the Italian Super 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 told 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 familiar territory, having spent time at Lazio as a player. "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 told them (the players). They don't know," he said adding that striker Rafael Leao and midfielder Youssouf Fofana both will be involved after missing Friday's win. "Positive results improve the atmosphere; I'm aware I have a healthy group," Conceicao said.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Milan's Youssouf Fofana questionable for Roma match
Bad news for Milan ahead of the crucial Coppa Italia final with Bologna and the upcoming match against Roma. Conceicao lost midfielder Youssouf Fofana during the recent match against Genoa. The Frenchman suffered a problem with the sole of his foot after a tackle and asked to be substituted in the 28th minute. His condition will now be evaluated but his presence for the match at Roma's home, still to be fixed after the Coppa Italia final against Bologna, is in serious doubt.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fofana forced off in first half vs Genoa, but Milan optimistic ahead of Coppa Italia final
Fofana forced off in first half vs Genoa, but Milan optimistic ahead of Coppa Italia final Youssouf Fofana was forced off less than 30 minutes into Milan's Serie A clash against Genoa, but his injury is not expected to be serious and should not jeopardise his availability for next week's Coppa Italia final against Bologna. The France international, considered one of Sergio Conceiçao's irreplaceable players, started the match at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris but went down shortly after the 20th minute. TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Andrea Cambiaso of Juventus runs with the ball under pressure from Youssouf Fofana of AC Milan during the Serie A match between Juventus and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by) Injured Fofana replaced by Leao after knock at Genoa, but early signs reassure Milan The extent of the issue was initially unclear, with Fofana appearing to feel discomfort following a clash of feet with Junior Messias. Advertisement Although he attempted to continue, it quickly became evident he was struggling to run properly, prompting Conceição to replace him with Rafael Leao, who was surprisingly left out of the starting XI. UDINE, ITALY – APRIL 11: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on April 11, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by) According to DAZN, Fofana did not appear overly concerned after leaving the pitch. He remained on the bench with the rest of the substitutes and was later seen applying an ice pack to the sole of his foot.
