Talking points from European soccer
Talking points from the weekend in European soccer leagues:
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Milan slump continues with heavy loss at home to Sassuolo
AC Milan were humbled 5-2 at home by lowly Sassuolo in Serie A on Sunday (Jan 29), suffering a fourth defeat in five matches to pile pressure on manager Stefano Pioli.
Pioli takes responsibility for Milan winless run
AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli said on Saturday that he took responsibility for the club's recent winless run but believed they can turn their fortunes around with the resources they have.
European wrap: Lazio thrash AC Milan as Bayern Munich stumble
Lazio humbled AC Milan with a superb 4-0 home victory in Serie A on Tuesday, extending the champions' winless run to five games in all competitions.
Pioli calls for 'big response' from AC Milan players amid winless run
AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli urged his players to bounce back and produce a "big reaction" in Tuesday's Serie A match away to Lazio as the reigning Serie A champions look to end a four-game winless streak.
Stuttering Milan look to end winless run at Lazio
Coach Stefano Pioli will be hoping the slump AC Milan are going through on all fronts is a mere blip rather than an ominous sign that the champions' grip on the Serie A title is all but over when they take on Lazio on Tuesday.
Dzeko inspires Inter to convincing Super Cup triumph over AC Milan
Inter Milan retained the Italian Super Cup on Wednesday after Edin Dzeko inspired his team to a 3-0 victory over local rivals AC Milan.
Milan must raise their level in Lecce clash, says Pioli
AC Milan need to improve upon their recent performances and raise their level when they visit a "confident" Lecce side in Saturday's Serie A game, coach Stefano Pioli said.