epa11899485 Gamers of AC Milan greet their supporters after successful the Italian Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Hellas Verona FC in Milan, Italy, 15 February 2025. EPA-EFE/ROBERTO BREGANI
Mike Maignan admits his current errors are ‘moments that may occur throughout a profession, however I’ve to remain optimistic’ going into Milan’s Champions League decider with Feyenoord.
The goalkeeper’s howler within the opening minutes of the primary leg in Rotterdam proved decisive, as he let the Igor Paixao effort squirm into the online for the 1-0 defeat.
He ran the real danger of doing it once more this night within the 1-0 Serie A victory over Hellas Verona, as he fumbled a hopeful long-range strike over the bar.
“These are moments that may occur throughout a profession, however the necessary factor is that I’ve to remain optimistic and preserve working,” Maignan informed Sky Sport Italia.
“It irritates me that sure errors make the crew lose, however I’ve to remain optimistic and assured.”
Maignan needs extra grit from Milan
Milan struggled to interrupt Verona down at San Siro this night, needing a second of magic from Rafael Leao to arrange the Santiago Gimenez header.
“It was necessary to win for the league desk, as we have to climb again up. These are troublesome matches and each level is essential.”
Now the main focus turns to the second leg of the Champions League play-off, as Feyenoord come to San Siro on Tuesday evening with that 1-0 benefit.
“We should name on the grit that we didn’t have in Holland. We’re enjoying at dwelling, we’ve bought to offer every little thing and win,” continued Maignan.
The goalkeeper has grow to be the captain now with the departure of Davide Calabria to Bologna within the January switch window, so how is he serving to the crew settle with new coach Sergio Conceicao?
“There’s a good rapport with the coach. He simply requested me to do what I do greatest, nothing extra.”
