Maldini exposed as Milan put to sword

IF Giovanni Trapattoni was watching, then the Italy coach must now be having second thoughts about inviting Paolo Maldini to come out of international retirement for Euro 2004.

Maldini was not the only offender, but he was culpable of several defensive crimes as AC Milan surrendered meekly and most uncharacteristically to Deportivo La Coruna in the Champions League.

The 4-0 loss left Milan bewildered, as they threw away a 4-1 lead from the first leg to go out 5-4 on aggregate.