Conceicao calls on Milan to strengthen their performance despite a narrow victory against Como.

For the third time in four matches coached by Sergio Conceicao, AC Milan needed to rally and overcome a deficit to secure a victory.

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Sergio Conceicao, the head coach of AC Milan, has urged his team to be tougher and reach the heights of top-end Serie A. After orchestrating a vital 2–1 comeback victory over Como on Tuesday, Conceicao insisted they must take a harder path if they are to make their run in the Italian league sustainable.

The game featured a stunning turnaround, with Theo Hernandez and Rafael Leao scoring in the 71st and then the 76th minutes after Assane Diao had given Como the lead in the 60th minute. It was a momentous victory for Hernandez, who was the first defender to net 30 times in Serie A for Milan, passing the legendary Paolo Maldini.

Nevertheless, Conceicao pointed out that this was the third occasion in four matches since he was appointed where the team fell behind before coming back to claim victory. He acknowledged the team’s difficulties, saying, “We were not 100 percent effective — far from it. Better second half, but the team as a whole needs to be more solid, and not allow them to come out so easily… I have to say we have the quality not to concede a goal like today.”

It was an evenly matched contest, with both teams registering 12 shots, but AC Milan had six on target to four for Como. The dynamic of the game shifted when Diao’s low shot beat the visitors’ keeper. But Milan kept plugging away and turned their last two efforts into goals for a much-needed win.

Looking back on the game, Conceicao said: “We played a very good team, and it was not easy. “Preparing for the matches, we have a board and video, but on the pitch, there are a few things missing in different departments.” Uno de los aspectos Que resulta es la necesidad de SER MÁS presenta en los duelos, tanto en la defense Como en el aspecto ofensivo, done si bien mostraron buena reacción, hay mucho Martín de mayor.

Also, while their run was a success, domestic form had suffered since their last-day defeat of Inter to claim the title with four wins from five — with their latest draw against promoted Como on October 28 — they have scored four straight Champions League victories. “There is personality there,” Conceicao said in encouraging words. Physically, tactically, and technically we can do better. “When it comes to attitude, they need to internalize some things on their own; I can keep talking for two hours, but without that, there is going to be a problem.”

Moving forward, the coach stressed that the players will need increased physical conditioning to match the playing style he wants the team to adhere to and that they still have a long way to go to raise their performance levels. The goal of AC Milan is to come together as a stronger, hungrier team and to get better and better in order to ensure an even more promising Serie A race.