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Udinese coach Kosta Runjaic commented on his team’s defeat against Milan in a post-match press conference.

Kosta Runjaic, coach of Udinese, spoke to the media in a post-match press conference to discuss the resounding defeat of the Bianconeri at home against Milan coached by Conceicao.

Thoughtful Maduka Okoye (PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI)

Udinese, Runjaic’s words

Following are the words of the Bianconeri coach:

Determination
“First of all, I want to congratulate the opponents and wish Maignan a speedy recovery. Milan played well, we didn’t, we showed our limits in individual quality, we were naive on the goals, the first one shouldn’t have been conceded, it must be said that Leao made a great shot. Not all players know how to take the first chance like that, then you can’t concede the second goal like that. Maybe in the second half you can recover with a goal, but instead we conceded two goals on the counterattack. I understand the situation tonight, we need to stay calm and get back to work.”

About Rui Modesto
“I’m glad you’re looking for something positive, Rui Modesto did well, that’s true. Today, however, we lost too many balls. Atta also had a good game in the attacking midfield, he has the quality to play against a team like Milan.”

Goals conceded
“It’s true, we conceded too much, scoring little, and in the last few games, there have been chances to score. I had been asked if we could reach Europe but I know the limits we have, what still needs to be improved. I am calm, of course, I don’t like to lose, especially with this result and in front of our fans, but we just have to learn to take further steps forward. Today, there were some unavailable players, maybe having them would have helped, but this is the situation and it must be accepted. I wasn’t extremely positive months ago, I’m not extremely negative now.”

About Pizarro
“I don’t know, it’s possible.”

Penalty on Lucca
“I have to see it again, but in the end, the referee is always right, making the decisions. I don’t delve into individual performances, we win and lose together, he has exceptional qualities and had already shown them in other matches.”