In yesterday's press conference, Milan coach Sergio Conceição used measured words, no proclamations in particular, obviously sidestepping any discussion also related to his future, also because, as he himself reiterated, "The future is now, only winning counts."
This evening, the Portuguese coach has the chance to lift the thirteenth trophy of his career, after the 11 won at the helm of Porto and the Super Cup won with Milan last January 6. In front of him there will be a fierce team, with a bitter taste in their mouth after Friday, but above all eager to write a new page of their own history after 51 years: Bologna. But as written this morning by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Sergio Conceição is not afraid of playing finals, also because "the weight and the pressure are part of Milan's history."
This concept he reiterated loud and clear to his players not only at Milanello but also yesterday under the relentless rain shortly before the start of the final training session on the Acqua Certosa pitch. During the last training session, they worked on many details (even penalty kicks were practiced), because on occasions like these nothing can be left to chance.
Milan's Confidence...
After switching to a three-man defense, Milan has found that confidence and consistency of results that were lacking throughout the entire season. It is enough to consider that in the last 5 matches, the Rossoneri team has obtained 4 wins and only one defeat in all competitions, scoring 14 goals and conceding just 3.
In light of this, jokes La Gazzetta, Sergio Conceição would wish the season were not coming to an end, also because he finally feels he has in his hands the team he had been dreaming of since the very first day. The time machine, however, cannot bring him back, and it is for this reason that the Portuguese must give his all to complete this latest mission: win the Coppa Italia and then aim for a better placement in the league.
