Massimiliano Allegri has admitted that it will be very difficult for AC Milan to compete for the Scudetto, with just 13 games remaining of the season.
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Due to the 1-1 draw against Como earlier in the week, Milan are now seven points behind their city rivals Inter (before this weekend’s matchday, anyway). It’s a pretty big gap that has resulted in many fans giving up on the Scudetto.
Our video and podcast contributor Lorenzo said as much in his post-match reaction. The feeling is that Inter are too good to slip up that much, while Milan are clearly lacking in certain aspects. Even Allegri seems to think it’s too difficult.
Points calculations return
During his press conference, the gaffer was asked about the situation and made it clear that Inter are the favourites as things stand. Only if they were to slip up would the responsibility fall on Milan, who remain the only real Scudetto contender.
“Inter are on a very strong run, and with 13 games left, at an average of two points per game, they’re over 90. 88/90. So, for us to get to 90, from 54, we need to get 36 points, meaning 12 wins and one defeat.
“If Inter were to fall behind, and we fail to capitalise on their mistakes, that’s our responsibility, but Inter are the clear favourites for the Scudetto.
“We have to do our job, starting with beating Parma. These two games are very important for us, as are the derby and the others, until we reach our objective,” he stated.