AC Milan midfielder Alexis Saelemaekers says the team has “no excuse” after losing 2-0 to Benfica. He argues Milan must acknowledge what went wrong and respond by training harder to avoid repeating the mistakes that led to the defeat.
The comments come after the Europa League match, in which Milan failed to prevent Benfica from scoring twice and did not produce enough chances to change the result. Both outlets report Saelemaekers’ emphasis on accountability, with his message focused less on external factors and more on the need for improved performance.
While the coverage centers on the same post-match message, the sources present it with similar framing: Milan’s player points to a need for greater effort and sharper decision-making. Neither outlet highlights a competing explanation for the result, focusing instead on Saelemaekers’ call for the team to correct its errors going forward.
