Conceiçao reaction to Maignan howler and how Milan upset their coach vs Feyenoord | OneFootball

Milan coach Sergio Conceiçao complained that his players ‘didn’t win a duel’ in the opening 25 minutes of a Champions League game against Feyenoord and ‘remained unmoved’ after Mike Maignan’s howler.

Conceiçao was unhappy with Milan’s attitude in the opening phase of Wednesday’s Champions League game against Feyenoord.

It’s the first leg of a Champions League knockout playoff.

Conceiçao reaction to Maignan howler and how Milan upset their coach vs Feyenoord

TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Mike Maignan of AC Milan react during the Serie A match between Juventus and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Igor Paixao gave the home side the lead in the first half with a shot that bobbled right in front of Maignan, who had gotten down to attempt a save.

As reported by Amazon Prime Italia pitchside reporter Fernando Siani, Conceiçao remained ‘completely’ unmoved after seeing Milan’s keeper’s blatant error.

“He didn’t expect it. He didn’t move and watched the replay again on the monitor while his assistant coach Joao Costa tried to motivate the team,” said Siani.

A few minutes later, the Portuguese coach was much more irritable as he complained to his staff members that players on the pitch could not win a duel.

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Milan will host Feyenoord at San Siro in the second leg next week.