Palladino wasn't shy about his feelings towards Celje's coach, Albert Riera. “There's a lot to learn from this,” he said. “We can't just sit back and let our opponents dictate the game. We need to be more consistent.”

He also had some choice words for Riera, who he accused of lacking respect. “I don't even want to hear what he has to say. There has to be respect between colleagues,” Palladino fired back.

But the talk wasn't all about the negatives. Moise Kean's equalizer last night was the difference-maker, and Palladino couldn't sing his praises enough. “Moise is having an incredible season,” he gushed. “He's always got the right attitude, regardless of the goals. He leads his teammates.”