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“We need clarity” – Gabbia hints at why Milan failed to qualify for Champions League last season

By: Ben Dixon Last season didn’t end well for AC Milan, with them failing to maintain a spot in the Champions League places. Throughout most of last season, Milan looked like a nailed-on pick for Champions League football this season.…

By Ben Dixon · Sempremilan

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 3:40 PM

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Matteo Gabbia stated that AC Milan need clarity, consistency, and professionalism after missing Champions League qualification last season.
AC Milan dropped out of the Serie A top four following a late-season collapse in form.
Gabbia stressed that the squad must remain humble, work hard daily, and focus entirely on their own performances.

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AC Milan defender Matteo Gabbia reflected on the squad's failure to qualify for the Champions League last season during an interview with DAZN. Gabbia emphasized that the team requires clarity, consistency, and professionalism until the very end of the season to avoid repeating past mistakes.

SempreMilan notes that Milan slipped out of the top-four places following a poor run in the final stretch of the campaign. The writer suggests these comments provide a blueprint for manager Ruben Amorim as the club aims to return to the Champions League.

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“We need clarity” – Gabbia hints at why Milan failed to qualify for Champions League last season

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