Adriano Galliani believes Milan “deserved a draw” from their 2-1 defeat to Napoli. “We’ve become like Rocky Balboa.”

Lorenzo Insigne and Juraj Kucka had the Partenopei 2-0 up within nine minutes, but Juraj Kucka’s goal sparked a far more even second half.

“It was a wonderful game of football, a real game of two halves,” the CEO told Milan TV. “Napoli were dominant at the start and then a great Milan fully deserved a draw. This is football.

Adriano Galliani believes Milan “deserved a draw” from their 2-1 defeat to Napoli. “We’ve become like Rocky Balboa.”

Lorenzo Insigne and Juraj Kucka had the Partenopei 2-0 up within nine minutes, but Juraj Kucka’s goal sparked a far more even second half.

“It was a wonderful game of football, a real game of two halves,” the CEO told Milan TV. “Napoli were dominant at the start and then a great Milan fully deserved a draw. This is football.

“We’ve become like those boxers who might keep their guard low, but can still give a fair few punches. We never give in, like Rocky Balboa we’re on the verge of being knocked out when we react and get back on our feet.

“I am sad at the defeat, but it was a wonderful match. The fans had fun, there weren’t many jeers at the final whistle, because they saw we gave our all against a great opponent.

“We had chances, but if you don’t take them, you have to accept the defeat. I went into the Napoli locker room to compliment Maurizio Sarri, because he makes his team play really good football – as does Vincenzo Montella, of course.

“We were fighting back again and I think the gap from us to the top teams has really whittled down now. If you’d have interviewed me after 10 minutes, I’d have thought it a nuclear disaster… You never know what will happen.”

Galliani was again asked about the Gerard Deulofeu situation, as on Friday Milan officially confirmed the deal via Twitter only to take it back soon after following a protest from Everton.

“They told me I have to say this: the negotiations are continuing. I mustn’t say anything else and therefore I won’t.”

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