Morata: ‘If Milan not totally focused, we risk defeat’ | OneFootball

Alvaro Morata was on target against Atalanta, but Milan leave empty-handed after conceding from two dead ball situations. ‘If you are not totally focused, you risk defeat.’

It was another setback for the Rossoneri in Serie A, as they were beaten 2-1 in Bergamo on headers from Charles De Ketelaere and Ademola Lookman.

Morata had been able to temporarily equalise on the Rafael Leao assist at the Gewiss Stadium, but it still ended in defeat.

“We knew that Atalanta were a great team, but we were defending well and conceded two goals from dead ball situations, which usually isn’t a weakness for us,” Morata told Sky Sport Italia.

Morata sees Milan Scudetto hopes disappear

BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Charles De Ketelaere of Atalanta scores the opening goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta and AC Milan at Gewiss Stadium on December 06, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/Getty Images)

Even with a game in hand to be played against Bologna, which probably won’t be rescheduled until February, the Rossoneri are sliding down the Serie A standings and struggling to stay in the Scudetto race.

“We can only correct our errors and keep going. We have many objectives and competitions, including the Supercoppa Italiana coming up soon.”

Milan did reach the Coppa Italia quarter-finals, beating Sassuolo 6-1 midweek with a rotated squad at San Siro.

They had won their last three competitive matches before this setback, so why can they seemingly not find any real consistency this season under Paulo Fonseca?

“Because we are always playing against top level opponents. If you don’t keep totally focused in every situation, you risk defeat,” replied Morata.

“We conceded two goals from set plays, and if you are not paying enough attention, then it all becomes more complicated. At the end of the day, there’s always something that doesn’t work as it should.

“Sometimes we do well in certain areas, then are penalised in different ones.”

Is this a psychological issue for Milan that they struggle for concentration?

“No, we just need to work on all the different areas that involve football. We work hard in training.”