Soccer-Conceicao eyes Coppa Italia triumph as Milan’s European lifeline

Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v AC Milan - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - March 30, 2025 AC Milan coach Sergio Conceicao reacts during the match REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

(Reuters) -AC Milan’s season has fallen far short of expectations, but a Coppa Italia triumph would offer a route back into Europe, manager Sergio Conceicao said ahead of their semi-final first leg against Inter Milan on Wednesday.

With Milan ninth in Serie A on 47 points, 20 behind leaders Inter, an Italian cup triumph might be the only way into European competition.