After the important win against Bologna, AC Milan’s head coach Max Allegri spoke to the media and shared his thoughts on the performance.
Just like against Lecce, the Rossoneri struggled to create chances in the first half and there was a lot of frustration in the stands. Thankfully, they turned it around in the second half thanks to the veteran Luka Modric, who was named the MOTM for the game.
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Although it ended up being an odd-goal win, Milan definitely could have scored more. In his post-match interview with DAZN, as transcribed by MilanNews, Allegri discussed the performance as well as his red card, which came late on.
It’s such a pleasure to watch Modric…
“Luka is an extraordinary player. It’s a pleasure to watch him play and he’s a truly humble guy. He’s wonderful. All the guys played a great game, it was important to win at home without conceding a goal. In difficult moments, the team remained united: in those moments, it’s important not to disintegrate and let the opponents through.”
On Gimenez…
“He ran a lot, he pressed. He had two or three big chances, it’s true, but he didn’t quite get there after all the work he’s done for the team. He’s a good guy and he was also very good technically, so I’m pleased.”
The importance of not conceding a goal…
“It’s an extraordinary group of guys, they work hard, and I’m certainly not complaining. Our goal, together with the club, is to get back to playing in the Champions League. We have to improve, we shouldn’t get too excited, but it must be said that the guys are doing very well.”
You took off your jacket… What happened?
“Nothing special. There was the penalty incident, I had a disagreement with the fourth official, and luckily my jacket saved me.”
How is Maignan?
“I definitely don’t think he’ll be there in Udine; his calf is a difficult one. Terracciano had a good debut at San Siro, I’m very happy, and we also have Torriani, who is very good. The important thing is to work as a team like we did tonight, and even in difficult situations, it’s important to have the right spirit, one small step at a time.”
The midfielders rotated a lot…
“They are players who have these types of characteristics, they move when they are man-marked.”
Allegri won’t be on the sidelines for the next game against Udinese and it remains to be seen how long his ban will be. One can understand his reaction to the penalty call, though, as there was contact between the Bologna player and Christopher Nkunku.
Mister allegri (jekill) and doctor hide…🤣
I think our coach has improved our team..3 points are key at this early league stage. 👍 Team. Forza Milan
For sure my friend…at least cl, 4th place…
This guy never changes. He likes to frustrate good offensive players. Puli should be untouchable in the starting lineup but he seems to be finding a way to change that.
I am hoping today was more of Pulisic being fatigued….
Clearly, RLC is ahead of fofana he did well…Ricci showed why he should start.
Nkunku from the start looked more dangerous than Santi…
Puli, Nkunku, Leao has the be the trident up top. Behind should be Modric, Rabiot, and Ricci.
That would lead to a back 4
The back 3 with the wingbacks and 3 midfielders makes us more compact
You know what, while watching the game it felt like rabiot was playing lm and he playing pretty good there, maybe just maybe if Estupinan doesn’t play up to standards we could see rabiot there again
Against Udine I hope we get to see Rabiot-Modric-R-L-C behind Pulisic and Gimenez.
Fofana, Ricci, Nkunku are excellent subs.
I also hope he let Ricci, De Winter, Bartesaghi and Athekame start in the cup vs Lecce. Nkunku too if hes fit for at least 60 minutes
I am still very hopeful for Santi. I want to see him upfront with nkunku from the start with Puli behind them both. Ricci deserves a start.i applaud his professionalism and humbleness in the process of the squad formalizing together.