Conceicao claims he is ‘not respected’ amid ‘lies’: “I’m opening my heart” | OneFootball

Since his arrival, we have become very much aware of how emotional Sergio Conceicao can be, and after the defeat to Bologna, this has been displayed once again.

Emotion is one of the biggest parts of football. However, it must be balanced right in the right situations. For example, a heavily emotional press conference after a big win is understandable, but randomly creating a scene without reason is not a good look.

With Milan putting greater emphasis on their ‘brand’ in recent seasons, there is a great case to be made about the importance of emotional balance, and this season has shown to probably be a slight mishap.

Paulo Fonseca was no stranger to an outburst, and so far we have seen similar from Conceicao, with the latest example taking place after the game, perhaps they will share the same fate.

Speaking to the press after the defeat, Conceicao had a lot to say and Milan Press have relayed his words.

“It was a competitive game against Bologna, who are a Champions League team. We had a good first half, we got to the goal and created chances.

“These episodes happen, sometimes through our fault, like the own goal, the expulsion in the Champions League that is decisive. But then there are other mistakes, but I don’t understand other things: in the second goal, the ball was out, I saw it.

“These episodes are very good for the opponents and little for us. If there are two or three episodes in favour of others, it becomes a goal for them.

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“I am not crying, we have to do more, but it is also the episodes that affect the team. I saw a sad dressing room, today, as always, the boys wanted to win. I give everything, but I don’t like people talking about me every day.

“I am quiet for what I do and I work with passion, but I am not respected. Excuse the outburst, I’m opening my heart: I’ve won titles, I’ve faced many teams and I’ve often gone through. I didn’t come from nowhere, but I and my staff need respect.

“It’s not possible that every day people talk about the fact that I’m at risk of being exonerated. Criticism is fine, but when more lies come in, I don’t like it. These are things that have already been said.

“I am frustrated and angry about the situation, but it’s normal when you don’t win and you care. Tomorrow we start preparing for Lazio, that’s the life of a coach. For me, a cloud has been created in the environment, but you only get out of it with results. I don’t know any other way.

“You have to win to create a different environment. The fans only care about the result and that’s right. When the club thinks I’m a problem and I’m no longer needed, I’ll leave, that’s how it is for me.”