AC Milan coach Pioli admits Man Utd frustration: We don't deserve to be out

Football
19 Mar 2021 • 7:01 AM MYT
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AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli admits there's a lot of frustration after their Europa League defeat to Manchester United.

United won 1-0 at the San Siro to reach the quarterfinals 2-1 on aggregate.

“It's an elimination that really disappoints us, because over the two legs we played like a great team and should've scored in the first half," the coach told Sky Italia.

“It's a pity, we did so much to get here and the team deserved to continue, but we had to give it a little bit more. I don't think we deserved to go out.

“We are talking about a Manchester United side that reached the Europa League semi-final last season, that was in the Champions league group phase this term and two weeks ago beat Manchester City 2-0.

“Over the two legs, we did so much right, but the two goals we conceded were more down to our own errors than their credit, that's what is disappointing.

“It becomes difficult for me to reproach my lads after two performances with heart, spirit, determination, courage and quality.

“Now we have to get right back on track in Serie A."

The goal at San Siro was scored by Pogba after Soualiho Meite failed to clear from six yards.

“There were errors earlier too, we shouldn't have allowed Bruno Fernandes to get it back, we shouldn't have left Pogba unmarked from six yards out. There were a lot of situations that didn't work there."