Milan coach Stefano Pioli wrapped up the derby loss to Inter, speaking after the result to the media. The final was 3-0 to Inter, who saw Lautaro Martinez score a brace before Lukaku added a third goal, dominating the rossoneri from the start: "It was very draining to allow a goal after 5 minutes. We struggled to find rhythm, intensity, and quality. Inter played the match that they wanted. On the second goal we could've stopped the move earlier. I have nothing to say about the performance in the second half, in the first have we could've done more. In the first half we created too little, and lacked precision with the final pass. We could have stayed in the match a little longer but the team gave everything on the pitch, but nothing worked. We were too agressive and we conceded on the counter, especially in the second half. It has been a difficult week, but we will fight back."
“Our strength has always been our balance and our preparedness. If you would have told us a year ago that at this point in the season we would be in second place, I think everyone would have jumped for joy. We must be positive for what we are doing this season, we have had one bad week. Now we must focus on passing the round on Thursday and then on Serie A. Ibrahimovic? He asked to be replaced because of a calf cramp. We will see his condition to see if he can play on Thursday and on Sunday."
