AC Milan Advances to Coppa Italia Final After 2-0 Victory over Venezia

AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao praised his team for maintaining focus and securing a 2-0 win over Venezia just days after advancing to the Coppa Italia final with a decisive victory over Inter Milan. Conceicao highlighted the difficulty of sustaining concentration following an emotionally charged derby and noted the unique challenge of playing in Venice. He commended substitute Santiago Gimenez, who ended a scoring drought by netting a late goal, acknowledging Gimenez's self-awareness and the importance of his contribution. Despite Milan's ninth-place standing and fading hopes for European qualification, Conceicao brushed off speculation about his future, emphasizing that the team's interests come before his own. The manager joked about possibly taking a long holiday, but reiterated his commitment to hard work and the club. Conceicao concluded that recent results have been tough, but competitive focus remains key for Milan.