Reijnders labels Leverkusen defeat ‘a shame’ after missed chances: “We played our game” | OneFootball

Tijjani Reijnders spoke to the media after AC Milan’s 1-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday evening. He stated that it was a shame that they couldn’t convert their chances, including one he had in the second half.

The Dutchman played in the more advanced midfield role tonight as Alvaro Morata started on the bench. As always, his movement was important for Milan but he wasted a few good opportunities, including one when he was through on goal (resulting in a lower player rating tonight).

Speaking to MilanTV after the game, as cited by MilanNews, Reijnders admitted that Milan should have converted at least one of their chances. However, he made it clear that there are positives to take from the performance still.

On the game…

“In the first half, we didn’t play our game. We gave them too much space and opportunities to be dangerous. In the second half, we played our game, we had our chances, as well as mine, but we couldn’t convert them.”

On the team’s reaction after Bayer’s goal…

“After their goal, we found the spaces, what we wanted, also creating our own chances. The only thing is that we didn’t score, and it’s a shame.”

On the upcoming match against Fiorentina…

“I think we have to continue the way we finished this match, playing good football. Obviously, we have to score, but we must continue to have faith in the team and the way we play. Only then will everything go well. Obviously, we are Milan and we want to win every match, and that’s what we want to do against Fiorentina.”

Milan will take on Fiorentina next, scheduled for Sunday evening, and the goal is obviously to make it four consecutive wins in the league. It’s just a shame, like Tijjani said, that they weren’t able to reverse the trend in the UCL.