"AC Milan's Coppa Italia curse will continue on beyond 23 years after they were knocked out at the round of 16 stage by Lazio. The narrative going into the game at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday night was about 'revenge' for Lazio, who felt injustice after being denied a late penalty in their Serie A defeat to Milan a few days prior at San Siro."
"The first half did indeed suggest only one team were fired up for the rematch, but going into the closing stages Massimiliano Allegri's men had generated the better chances. Yet, with 10 minutes left, captain Mattia Zaccagni headed in the only goal to send Maurizio Sarri's side through. It means that Milan now have just Serie A and the Supercoppa Italiana left to compete for, and the cup drought will continue as they have not lifted the trophy since 2002-03."
"The former Genoa man hasn't really made the most of the chances he has had this season and this was no different. He made mistakes on the ball and was partly at fault on the goal as Zaccagni was left unmarked. Even though a zonal system was used, it seemed like it was De Winter's job to pick up the Lazio captain. This highlights the need for a solid centre-back to be brought in January to add some much needed depth and experience to the department."
AC Milan exited the Coppa Italia after a round-of-16 defeat to Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico, where Lazio sought revenge after a recent contested penalty decision. The first half saw Lazio more intense, but Milan created the better late chances before Mattia Zaccagni headed the decisive goal with ten minutes remaining. The loss leaves Milan focusing on Serie A and the Supercoppa Italiana while their cup drought continues since 2002-03. Rotation saw Matteo Gabbia replaced by De Winter, whose underwhelming display and defensive mistakes highlighted the need for an experienced centre-back signing in January.
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