Milan’s Tough Start Liverpool Tops Champions League Match 3-1

Milan began their 2024-25 Champions League journey with a disappointing 3-1 loss to Liverpool at San Siro on Tuesday night. The match started on a positive note for Milan when Christian Pulisic scored a quick goal just three minutes into the game, shooting low into the far corner.

However, Liverpool quickly turned the tide. Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk both scored headers from set-pieces before halftime, putting Liverpool ahead. Dominik Szoboszlai then sealed the win with a close-range goal, making it 3-1 and leaving Milan struggling to respond.

Milan’s fans were unhappy, booing the team off the field after the game. They are frustrated with the team’s poor results and performance this season.

After the match, Milan’s coach, Paulo Fondeco, spoke about the team’s problems. He admitted that the players struggled defensively and did not stick to the game plan. When asked about the fans’ reactions, he said:

“I don’t think it was an attitude problem. We started well, but after their second goal, we lost our emotional balance and made mistakes against a strong team like Liverpool.”

Fondeco acknowledged the team has several issues to address. He pointed out that while the team plays well when things are going smoothly, they lose confidence when facing challenges. He stressed that defensively, the team is weak and struggles in one-on-one situations.

When asked if the problems could be solved before the upcoming derby, he said, “We need to work hard, review what we did right and wrong. The goals we conceded were not typical for this level of competition. Working is the only way to improve.”

Fondeco was also asked if he expected such difficulties when he joined Milan. He replied, “I was brought here to change how the team plays, and I knew it would be hard. Changing so much is always a challenge, and it’s proving to be tough.”

Despite the setbacks, he remains committed to his style of play, stating, “I am as strong as I was on the first day. I know the results aren’t what we want, but I believe in my approach and will keep working with this team.”