Saelemaekers: Milan 'have no excuse' after Benfica defeat

Alexis Saelemaekers pulls no punches after Milan's 2-0 Europa League loss to Benfica, admitting the team lacked determination and grit.

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What happened. Milan lost their Europa League opener 2-0 at home to Benfica, with goals from Dodi Lukebakio and Jakub Kaminski. The defeat follows back-to-back Serie A draws against Juventus and Lazio, leaving Milan in crisis.

• Saelemaekers: Milan lacked determination and grit in the defeat.
• Benfica changed nine of their starting XI for the fixture.
• Milan have failed to score in the first half of recent matches.

“We have no excuse, we are Milan and we have got to score goals.”

— Alexis Saelemaekers

Milan must regroup quickly to avoid further setbacks in the Europa League and Serie A.

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