Rafa Leao, Milan's left-winger, spoke to DAZN after Milan–Atalanta, which ended in the visitor's favour. Here's what he had to say:
You've often put your face out there... Why is this team struggling so much?
"It's hard to explain. I’m not here to keep saying the same things... What I can say is that since Conceicao arrived, we've often managed to come back in games where we were trailing. The coach brought us that mentality. Sometimes we play well and don’t win, other times we play poorly and win. I don’t have an explanation. Now we’re out of Europe and can prepare for matches properly. Against Udinese, things went really well."
Leao added:
"Today was a strange match: we could’ve scored the first goal, especially after we came out in the second half with more grit and desire, but they managed to score on a counterattack — something they’re very strong at. Today is done. There's a very important match on Wednesday and we have to give everything to win, reach the final, and bring joy to the fans — and to you too (referring to Ambrosini, editor’s note), since you’re a Milanista. But also for ourselves: this season has been incredibly tough. We'll try to give something back to all of you."
How much responsibility do you all carry? Leao replied:
"It’s a derby, there’s not much else to say: we have to come in with the right hunger to win. And we need to have it clear in our minds that this is a competition to be won."
