Milan manager admits Liverpool are really strong Pointing out the turning point, making a disappointing loss
AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli has pointed out the crucial turning point in their Champions League defeat to Liverpool.
On September 16, 64 Stefano Pioli, the trainer of “Red Devils” AC Milan, admitted to the quality of “Reds” Liverpool and the team’s defensive game was an error until it became a turning point. Causing to break through to defeat the Reds 2-3 in the UEFA Champions League group stage, Group B, the first match on Wednesday night.
Liverpool led 1-0 in the 9th minute thanks to an own goal from AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, followed by Milan 2-1 from Ante Rebic minutes later. At 42 and Brahim Diaz in the 44th minute, however, in the second half in the 49th minute, Liverpool equalized 2-2 from Mohamed Salah before Jordan Henderson’s shot from farther in the minute. 69th led the Reds to win 3-2.
After the game, Pioli said: “Liverpool deserve credit for their intensity and quality. Especially in the first 25 minutes, where they did very well. We can turn around and lead. But the most regrettable thing was to concede two goals in the second half. In addition to the quality of Liverpool We also had a mistake with those two doors. And hopefully in the future when we meet other quality teams. We won’t lose a goal like this. This is an invaluable lesson that will help us move forward. It’s a very good football game. Unfortunately we lost this game. Because a good start is very important.”