"As a team, you always give your best in the first 10 minutes of the second half. What didn't work today? "That's a tough question. We prepare for the whole match. I don't know if it's a coincidence, but maybe not: during half-time, we push ourselves and push right away. Today, we were lacking a few things; we conceded a goal from a set-piece. We could have done better, and we're disappointed.""
"What is your role on the pitch? "I do what the coach asks of me: I've been more of a regista, but I can also play as a mezzala. I need to improve." Are you the favourites for the Scudetto now? "No, we're doing well in the league. We've been very consistent, we've dropped points against some smaller teams, and we've won all the big matches. We're not the favourites; we'll go against anyone and see.""
AC Milan were eliminated from the 2025-26 Coppa Italia in the round of 16 after a 1-0 loss to Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico, where Mattia Zaccagni's late header decided the tie. Massimiliano Allegri made five changes to the starting line-up, including Samuele Ricci, Koni De Winter, Pervis Estupinan, Ardon Jashari and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Ricci admitted disappointment, blamed lapses around set-pieces and second-half execution, and said the team must refocus quickly. He described his role as primarily a regista who can play as a mezzala, acknowledged the need to improve, and refused to label Milan Scudetto favourites despite league consistency.
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