Leao on top four race and Bologna’s first goal: “If I talk it becomes a mess” | OneFootball

AC Milan’s only goalscorer against Bologna, Rafael Leao, spoke to the media after the game and expressed disappointment. While most fans would disagree, he insisted that the top-four dream isn’t over.

Although Milan took the lead through Leao, it came a bit out of nowhere as a long ball eventually ended up at the feet of the winger. Bologna managed to fight their way back and eventually clinched all three points, ending the Rossoneri’s hopes of clinching a top-four finish.

Speaking to DAZN after the game, as transcribed by MilanNews, Leao indirectly shared his thoughts on the potential handball on Bologna’s goal. He also stated that every game between now and until the end of the season will be like a final.

What explanations do you have for the outcome?

“Our goal today was to win, as always. We are the ones to blame for the result. But that’s how it is. We have to raise our heads, unite and now there’s a good game against Lazio, we’re playing at home and we have to win. We are disappointed.

“How we suffered the goal, some strange things… If I talk it becomes a bit of a mess. But these are things you can see. It’s complicated. What led to their first goal was strange, but we have to look at ourselves.

“We had a fabulous first half and we had to continue like that in the second half. Now comes another important game against another very difficult team.”

Is Lazio the last resort?

“Until the end of the season, every game is a final. Today it ended like this, we are disappointed but now we will face another team, very difficult.”

Do you still believe in fourth place?

“Of course. There are still many games. Serie A is difficult, everyone drops points. We try to do our job.”

Of course, whatever happens next – from Milan that is – might not matter as much as the points gap is significant up to Juventus in fourth place. The feeling ahead of tonight’s game was that a win was needed to keep the dream alive.