Sergio Conceicao vowed to maintain working with the identical ardour at AC Milan after admitting the strain on him was rising after their 2-1 loss to Bologna.
Milan’s season is getting ready to unravelling after their Champions League exit and two consecutive Serie A losses, which have left them eighth within the standings, eight factors behind Juventus in fourth place with 12 matches remaining.
Conceicao’s aspect held the lead at half-time after Rafael Leao’s strike however conceded simply three minutes after the break. Dan Ndoye then obtained the winner within the 82nd minute, with Milan unable to discover a late equaliser.
It was the primary away loss at Bologna for Milan since March 2002. They’ve additionally misplaced seven of their 26 video games in Serie A this season; within the final 10 seasons, solely in 2017-18 (eight) and in 2019-20 (10), have they misplaced extra video games at this stage of the competitors (each resulted in sixth place).
“It’s all in our fingers. If and when the membership feels I’m now not the proper particular person for Milan, I’ll step apart, however till that second, I’ll proceed working with the identical ardour as at all times,” Conceicao instructed reporters.
“I really feel very pissed off as a result of the outcomes usually are not coming. However I feel it’s regular for a coach who works with ardour.
“It looks like there’s a cloud over Milan that we have to get out of with outcomes as a result of these are what make the distinction.”
It’s the first time that Milan have suffered back-to-back defeats in Serie A since January 2023 (a run of three), whereas they’re winless in three in all competitions, resulting in questions being requested of Conceicao.
The 50-year-old believes latest media criticism of him is unjustified.
“I realise that day by day individuals speak about my scenario right here and my future, appearing as if I used to be simply dropped in right here, however I confronted 5 very huge Italian golf equipment,” Conceicao stated throughout a rant in his press convention.
“I confronted coaches like [Maurizio] Sarri and [Stefano] Pioli in command of groups that have been theoretically weaker, however I at all times certified towards them aside from with Inter.”
“I see individuals speak about my scenario, so allow them to simply inform me to go if they need. I don’t need another Euro, so let me reassure them. I didn’t simply come right here out of nothing. I gained 13 trophies, I had 100 Champions League video games.
“Nonetheless, individuals speak about it and say imply issues. I’ve household and neighbours who see what is going on. It’s not honest.
“I’m sorry for having let free a bit there. I favor to speak about soccer.”
Milan host Lazio subsequent in Serie A on Sunday.
