Failed In The Champions League, Pioli: Milan Will Do Everything To Hold The Europa League

JAKARTA - AC Milan failed to continue their steps in the 2023/2024 Champions League after finishing third in Group F.

This situation made them thrown into the Europa League which the coach, Stefano Pioli, was looking at ambitiously.

AC Milan actually won against Newcastle United on the sixth matchday of Group F of the 2023/2024 Champion League. In the match at St James Park Stadium, Thursday, December 14, 2023, early morning WIB, the Rossoneri won 2-1.

However, that result was not enough to bring Milan through to the last 16 of the Champions League. Theo Hernandez and colleagues can only finish under the safe zone. This situation makes mixed feelings for the coach.

"Comply with this feeling. Of course being knocked out of the Champions League is disappointing. Especially given how good we did it last season," Stefano Pioli told Football Italia, Thursday, December 14, 2023.

If they look at Milan's journey last season, they did manage to advance to the Champions League until the semifinals. However, this year they were stopped in the preliminary round.

Their steps that seem difficult can be separated from the fact that Milan is in the hell group. In Group F they have to compete with Newcastle, Borussia Dortmund, and Paris Saint-Germain.

For this unsatisfactory result, Pioli regretted the previous match which was not passed efficiently.

Especially if you look at the points, they have the same number, namely eight points with PSG who are superior head-to-head.

In fact, Milan had to settle for third place and automatically made them now wasted in the Europa League. Even though it was bitter, Pioli still responded positively.

The plontos head coach even has ambitions to make the Europa League as good as his team can. It could not be separated from the desire to win in that tournament.

"That means we will do everything we can to win the Europa League," Pioli added.

After a difficult day due to being knocked out of the Champions League, the Rossoneri must remain focused.

The reason is, they are waiting for the nearest match in Serie A 2023/2024. Milan will host AC Monza in the 16th week at the San Siro Stadium, Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 18.30 WIB.