AC Milan’s head coach, Stefano Pioli, has expressed his disappointment over their Champions League journey following the face-off with Newcastle, speaking with Sky Sport after the match.
Pioli expressed regret that they had been eliminated from the Champions League considering their performance from last year. He acknowledged their section was a tough one but felt they deserved more. Pioli reckoned they had not leveraged their chances in previous games the way they should have. “However, we did this today. It means we will do everything possible to win the Europa League,” Pioli told Sky Sport.
Pioli’s focus seems to be clearly shifting towards the Europa League, highlighting their determination to excel in the forthcoming games. The Milan coach seems to draw strength from the regret of their Champions League outcome, turning it into motivation for their Europa League campaign.