Solid and Compact”: Conceição Hails Milan’s Teamwork After Victory

AC Milan secured a 2-0 away victory against Empoli in the 24th round of Serie A, with manager Sergio Conceição expressing satisfaction with his team’s performance. The match, which remained goalless in the first half, saw two red cards (one for each team) and two goals in the second half, including Santiago Gimenez’s first goal in both the Italian league and for Milan.

Conceição emphasized the importance of his team’s defensive line in maintaining overall compactness. He explained his tactical decisions, stating, “The temptation was to replace an attacker with a defender, but I didn’t do it. I took a risk because I wanted to win the match.”

The Portuguese coach highlighted the high standards expected at Milan, remarking, “Drawing at a club like Milan is like losing two points.”

Conceição praised new signing Gimenez, describing him as “a quality player who can provide many solutions to the team.” He also stressed the importance of collective effort, particularly in defense: “All the players up front are good when they have the ball, but there’s work to be done without it as well.”

The Milan manager concluded with an optimistic outlook on the team’s potential, saying, “If we are always solid and compact as a collective, we can enjoy ourselves on the field and win more matches.”