AC Milan staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Parma 3-2 at San Siro in the 22nd round of Serie A, with Tijjani Reijnders and Samuel Chukwueze scoring the equalizer and winning goal after the 90th minute.
The match was marked by bold decisions, including the halftime substitution of Rafael Leao and Theo Hernandez with the score at 1-1, significant yellow cards – including one that will force Youssouf Fofana to miss the derby against Inter – and high tension, culminating in a heated exchange between Davide Calabria and Sergio Conceicao after the final whistle.
The Italian full-back spoke to DAZN after the match, addressing several key points:
On the confrontation with Conceicao:
“These are things that happen on the field. It was a misunderstanding between the two of us, we cared a lot about this match. The adrenaline was pretty high, and we cleared things up—we just didn’t understand something between us. It’s quite normal in football. And that’s it, it’s over. I laughed because I just saw the images now. I also apologize because it’s not a nice thing. The most important thing is the team and that we turned the match around. Anyway, it gave us a jolt and that’s fine.”
On the match:
“I think we lacked insertions in the first half. They played well and are not easy to face. We tried to turn it around and find opportunities, we lacked quantity in the area.”
On his strange season:
“How am I? Good question, the most sincere of all. I’m being honest, it’s not a positive season like others. There are difficult situations, even private and personal ones that no one knows about, far from the field. I don’t really want to talk about them, honestly. I want to finish this season in the best possible way and think about the good of Milan, which I care about even more than myself. I’m trying to stay focused, it’s the best thing I can do. Situations like today’s can happen along the way. It hasn’t been easy, but I hope it can end better.”
Calabria’s candid remarks shed light on the challenges he’s facing both on and off the pitch, while also highlighting the team’s resilience in securing a crucial victory. As Milan continues to navigate a complex season, the defender’s focus remains on contributing to the team’s success despite personal difficulties.
