AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli refused to apologise to fans after their 5-1 collapse to Inter Milan.

Inter swept away the Rossonero on Saturday in a humiliating result for Milan.

But Pioli later said: "Inter are strong, that is not surprising, but the result is too heavy considering our performance.

“I do not agree with this idea of apologising to the fans. Do you think we lost 5-1 to Inter on purpose and lose the derby? We are disappointed, just as the fans are. You should only apologise when you do something wrong on purpose."

“You turn around and look at what you want. We lost five derbies and will try to do better."

Milan directors were seen in the dressing room after the match.

“The directors were there to give us strength, but we cannot go home with our heads held too high," insisted the coach.