US EditionAC Milan's only route back to Europe might be another derby win
- AC Milan lost 2-1 to Napoli in Serie A on Sunday and will face Inter Milan in the first leg of the Italian Cup semifinal on Wednesday, while Bologna plays Empoli on Tuesday in the other semifinal.
- Milan's recent form has been poor, while Inter leads the Italian league and Milan's 2-1 win against them in September served as a wake-up call.
- Milan, in ninth place, is nine points behind fourth-place Bologna and was virtually eliminated from Champions League contention, while Inter defeated Udinese 2-1 on Sunday despite Lautaro Martinez's injury and Milan will be without Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who underwent an appendectomy on Sunday.
- Milan coach Sergio Conceicao said, "It's very frustrating, because we didn't deserve this defeat," after their loss to Napoli, and Simone Inzaghi, Inter's coach, suggested Inter could win four titles this season.
- Winning the Italian Cup guarantees a Europa League spot for AC Milan, potentially offering their only route to European competition this season, while the Italian league will test in-stadium announcements explaining VAR decisions during the Italian Cup matches.
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Conceicao eyes Coppa Italia triumph as Milan’s European lifeline
AC Milan’s season has fallen far short of expectations, but a Coppa Italia triumph would offer a route back into Europe, manager Sergio Conceicao said ahead of their semi-final first leg against Inter Milan on Wednesday.With Milan ninth in Serie A on 47 points, 20 behind leaders Inter, an Italian cup triump
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Independent EspañolMilan's only path back to Europe could be another derby win
By ANDREW DAMPF ROMA (AP) — For AC Milan, it might be the only way to qualify for Europe. For Inter Milan, it is the least important of the three competitions in which the Nerazzurri are still competing this season. The classic rivals are at opposite poles as they face the first leg of their Italian Cup semifinal on Wednesday. Milan was virtually eliminated from the Champions League after losing 2-1 to Napoli in Serie A on Sunday, leaving the Ro…
Conceição satisfied, but warns: “We are still in the middle of the qualifier”
Milan's coach praises the Rossoneri's “intelligent” match, stressed their desire to reach the Italian Cup final and regretted little time to train between games. Inzaghi regrets casualties, but highlights pride in the Inter squad
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