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AC Milan GM Adriano Galliani: We didn't deserve defeat

AC Milan GM Adriano Galliani insists they didn't deserve defeat to Napoli.

Milan lost 2-1 to Napoli on Saturday night.

"It was a wonderful game of football, a real game of two halves," the CEO told Milan TV. “Napoli were dominant at the start and then a great Milan fully deserved a draw. This is football.

“We've become like those boxers who might keep their guard low, but can still give a fair few punches. We never give in, like Rocky Balboa we're on the verge of being knocked out when we react and get back on our feet.

“I am sad at the defeat, but it was a wonderful match. The fans had fun, there weren't many jeers at the final whistle, because they saw we gave our all against a great opponent.

“We had chances, but if you don't take them, you have to accept the defeat. I went into the Napoli locker room to compliment Maurizio Sarri, because he makes his team play really good football – as does Vincenzo Montella, of course.

“We were fighting back again and I think the gap from us to the top teams has really whittled down now. If you'd have interviewed me after 10 minutes, I'd have thought it a nuclear disaster… You never know what will happen."

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