Inzaghi: "A painful defeat, we need to bounce back immediately"

“We needed to control the match better and had several chances to make it 3-1. Maignan did well on several occasions, but then we conceded the equaliser before losing the game. Credit should go to AC Milan, who didn’t give up and stayed in the game. It’s a painful defeat; it hurts, but we have to move forward. We have a lot of games coming up in quick succession, so we need to bounce back immediately as best we can. We’re disappointed but gave absolutely everything. We made a few too many mistakes on a technical level, and then the changes made a difference: AC Milan sent on players with pace, and we should have managed the game better and put it to bed. We’ll learn from tonight because it hurts to lose a final like this after being two goals to the good. Right now, we’re struggling in defence and don’t have options: those who are playing are giving everything, but we need to get players back fit. Calha is a very important player for us, but in these times, when you’re playing every three days, you need everyone. We’re waiting for the return of our defenders, who will be able to lend us a hand. Bastoni had a few problems after taking a hit and needed five or six minutes to get back on track, but De Vrij also had a flexor issue. In that moment, Bastoni seemed in a better condition to finish the match compared to De Vrij.”