23 December 2016
Massimiliano Allegri was clinical as ever in his analysis: “We started very well, before dropping too deep after the goal and playing it around at the back. But ultimately defeats like these can happen. We weren’t beaten over 120 minutes – we only lost on penalties. It’s a shame, we could have won it towards the end had we been more composed.”
“Injuries cost us dearly,” continued the coach. “I don’t mean those who came on – they did well – but because we had to make enforced changes. The talking points become crucial in matches like these and indeed it finished on penalties.
“Either way, congratulations to AC Milan – they played well. Now we have a week’s holiday and then our season will be decided over the next six months.”
