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Incredible moment AC Milan stars are given a message by club’s ultras at side of pitch after worrying defeat


AC MILAN’S players were given a message by club ultras following their 2-0 defeat to Spezia.

Stefano Pioli’s men fell four points adrift of a Champions League place after the defeat on Saturday.

The AC Milan players went over to the ultras at full-time after their lossCredit: Twitter
The supporters gave a passionate plea to the playersCredit: Twitter

It comes just three days after they were beaten 2-0 by bitter rivals Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.

And the travelling supporters were not impressed with their team’s performance.

But Pioli was keen for the players to address the concerns of the fans, so the squad headed over to the ultras after the final whistle.

They stood in front of the passionate crowd as several members of the fanbase gave them a message.

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The AC Milan faithful were understood to have told the players that despite defeat, they stood with them and encouraged them to beat Inter Milan this coming week.

Pioli then led a round of applause which the supporters reciprocated.

And those on social media praised the team’s decision to go over to the fans.

One said: “Fair play to the Milan players and coach for engaging. This is how it should be between fans and clubs.”

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Another added: “Love the idea of this. Looked very respectful 👏👏.”

And a third replied: “Nice to see this. Sometimes players and coaches need to be reminded how much they actually mean to the fans.”

AC Milan will now turn their attention back towards Europe as they bid to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Inter at the San Siro on Tuesday evening.

Pioli’s men are seeking the club’s first Champions League final since 2007.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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