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

Kosta Runjaic, coach of Udinese, spoke to the microphones in the post-match press conference to comment on the heavy defeat of the Bianconeri at home against Milan managed 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 advantage of the first chance like that, then you can’t concede the second goal like that. In the second half maybe you recover with a goal, instead we conceded two goals on the counterattack. I understand the situation tonight, we need to keep calm and get back to work.”

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

The goals conceded
“It’s true, we conceded too much, scoring little, and in the last few games there have been chances to score. I was asked if we could reach Europe but I know the limits we have, what needs to be improved. I’m calm, of course, I don’t like to lose, especially with this result and in front of our fans, but we just need to learn to take further steps forward. Today we had some players unavailable, maybe having them would have been better, but this is the situation and it needs to 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 need to see it again, but ultimately the referee is always right, making the decisions. I don’t get into individual performances, we win and lose together, he has exceptional qualities and had already shown them in other games.”