Salzburg suffered a marked defeat against Milan in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League, with a final result of 0-4. German coach Danny Rohl declared that the match was "deserved" and expressed only compliments for the Rossoneri club's performance.
At the start, Salzburg showed a promising start, recovering several balls and creating some chances, but failed to deliver. In the second half, Milan used a great counterattacking moment to destroy the match, taking the score to 3-0 before adding a fourth goal. Rohl pointed out that despite their efforts, the team was not effective under pressure and had difficulty creating scoring opportunities.
As for the next matches, Rohl said that Salzburg will try to win their next matches and learn from the lessons of this defeat. He highlighted the need to improve organization on the flanks and reduce errors, underlining that at this level errors are punished immediately. The coach also recognized the great quality of Milan, who demonstrated speed, precision and control of the pace of the game, elements that Salzburg will have to study to face future high-level challenges.
Rohl praised Milan's young talents, especially Cisse, who scored three goals in the match. He said the ability of these youngsters to make a difference is in line with the club's strategy to develop promising talent. Despite the disappointment of the defeat, the coach thanked the fans for their support and indicated that the team will now focus on the Austrian championship.
Finally, Rohl expressed optimism for Salzburg's future, stating that the team wants to become more dangerous and ready to challenge top-level clubs. He concluded that the match against Milan was a useful experience that will help the club improve and prepare for the next challenges.