Milan 0-3 Udinese – Runjaic: ‘Perhaps Milan didn’t expect our energy; let’s keep our feet on the ground’
Kosta Runjaic expressed his delight but remained measured following Udinese's impressive 3-0 victory against AC Milan at San Siro, a result that highlighted the significant progress made under his management.
However, the coach cautioned against overexcitement, emphasizing that despite the emphatic scoreline, the win was not as straightforward as it appeared.
“It was a solid match, but not a perfect one,” Runjaic told DAZN, as quoted by MilanNews. “Milan had their chances, and we had to fight. In certain moments, you have to perform at your best, and we did that. We were compact, and there was a great effort from everyone. Perhaps Milan didn't expect this kind of energy from us. But it was a competitive match, even if it doesn't look that way; one goal can change everything. We were good because we actively sought out opportunities and positive situations.”
Milan 0-3 Udinese – Runjaic: ‘A win is a win, I would have been as happy with a 1-0’
When asked about the historic nature of the result, noting that it was the first time Allegri had conceded three goals in a single Serie A defeat at Milan, the Udinese coach was understated.
“I would have been happy with a 1-0 too,” he stated. “A win is a win. The team is growing, and the players are growing. We play without pressure.”
He did, however, voice concern regarding Keinan Davis’ injury, without speculating on its severity.
Runjaic also singled out Nicolo Zaniolo for particular praise, commending his disciplined tactical performance that extended beyond his attacking contributions.
“He worked incredibly hard defensively too, making many recovery runs,” the coach commented. “He was ready to play even more, but I chose to substitute him to protect ourselves a little.”
His concluding message was simple and significant: “We need to keep our feet on the ground and aim for at least two more points; that way, we will have a better season than last year.”
English Translation
Kosta Runjaic was delighted but measured after Udinese produced one of the results of the Serie A season, beating Milan 3-0 at San Siro in a performance that underlined just how far his side have come under his management.
The coach was careful not to get carried away, however, insisting the win, as emphatic as it looked, was far from the straightforward exercise the scoreline suggested.
“It was a solid match but not a perfect one,” he told DAZN, with quotes via MilanNews. “Milan had their chances and we had to fight. In certain moments you have to perform at your best and we did that. We were compact, there was a great effort from everyone. Perhaps Milan didn’t expect this kind of energy from us. But it was a competitive match even if it doesn’t look that way, one goal can change everything. We were good because we went looking for fortune and positive situations.”
Milan 0-3 Udinese – Runjaic: ‘A win is a win, I would have been as happy with a 1-0’
Asked about the historic nature of the result, with Allegri having never previously conceded three goals in a single Serie A defeat at Milan, the Udinese coach was understated.
“I would have been happy with a 1-0 too,” he said. “A win is a win. The team is growing, the players are growing. We play without pressure.”
He did express concern over Keinan Davis’ injury, though he stopped short of speculating on the severity.
Runjaic also singled out Nicolo Zaniolo for specific praise, highlighting a disciplined tactical display that went well beyond his attacking contribution.
“He worked incredibly hard defensively too, a lot of recovery runs,” the coach said. “He was ready to play even more but I chose to bring him off and protect ourselves a little.”
His closing message was simple and telling. “We keep our feet on the ground and go looking for at least two more points, that way we will have a better season than last year.”
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