By winning the final, Milan would secure a place in the Europa League next season and major silverware for the second time in the last four seasons when both seemed unlikely just weeks ago. While standards are high at Milan,

Italy's domestic cup competition is decided on Wednesday, with AC Milan facing Bologna in Rome for the right to lift the trophy.

(Reuters) -AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao urged his players to embrace the pressure ahead of Wednesday's Coppa Italia final as he stressed the importance of ending a tough season on a high. With two matches of a disappointing Serie A season remaining for the eighth-placed team,