Mike Maignan, AC Milan's captain and goalkeeper, responded to the tough 2-4 draw against Bologna at the San Siro with a statement of determination and team spirit. The interview, broadcast by MilanTV, showed a man who, despite acknowledging defeat, leaves no room for despair. “The match lasted 95 minutes or 100, I don't know, until the referee blew the whistle,” the Frenchman said, pointing out that Bologna simply scored more goals and won. "It's not that if we win or lose it we will have won or lost the championship. There will be three points up for grabs, but there's always pride involved, because that's the derby."
The captain asked Milan not to be discouraged: "We have to keep our heads high and move forward, because all the games are important. Tonight we lost this one and we have to move on." Attention is already turned to Saturday's derby against Inter, a match that comes at a delicate moment in the league table. Maignan reiterated that, regardless of the result, the team must aim for victory: "Whether it is the derby or another match, we must always win to climb the table. We must be ready for every commitment."
Milan, who suffered a heavy blow with the defeat against Bologna, now find themselves having to recover crucial points. The match against Inter represents an opportunity to reverse the negative trend and consolidate the position in the league table. The goalkeeper expressed confidence in the team's abilities, but also highlighted the need for concentration and to keep motivation high.
In summary, Maignan closed the interview with a clear message: Milan does not give up and looks to the future with the awareness that every match counts. The match against Inter, with its historical and tactical importance, will be the next step for the Rossoneri team, which will try to transform the defeat into an opportunity for growth and to recover points.