AC Milan have a big game against Roma at the weekend, and whilst Massimiliano Allegri can only focus on that fixture, his opposite cannot.
For Allegri, he has refused to get caught up in the future this season. Whenever asked, the most important game is the next, whether that was a relegation team or a title fighter. It hasn’t mattered and this has regularly been the theme for the Italian.
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So, despite Gerry Cardinale’s visit today and the meeting that they had, Allegri will still be focusing on the fact that his team plays this weekend, regardless of who they are facing.
It just so happens, though, that they are against a Roma side who are also fighting valiantly for a spot inside the European places.
Focus elsewhere
Tomorrow night, Roma will face Stuttgart in the Europa League, but it seems Gian Piero Gasperini has other things on his mind. When asked, he admitted that this weekend’s game against Milan was on his mind, as MilanNews relays from Sky.
“Undoubtedly, the match against AC Milan on Sunday is the one that takes all our attention, given our recent wins in the league and our position.
“At the same time, we also have this match against Stuttgart, who are an excellent team and we’re playing for the chance to go straight to the round of 16. It’s an opportunity to also see the younger players and their growth.”
Italian cowards are at it again. Drop everything else and spread legs to other opponents while always playing the best game of their life against Milan. Field youth players when the match is a big factor whether you will advance to next round or not. 10/10 madness.
There’s a lot more to it than just game focus. It’s also a matter of finances. Roma sits in 4th place right now and if they can stay there, they’re looking at Champions League money for the club. If I’m Roma’s owner(s), I’m very happy with his priorities. That extra money can mean better players in the Mercato. They’re probably not winning the Europa League, so it makes more sense to pursue top 4 aggressively.
Please, you are making too make sense for this site.
Optimistic here. Roma don’t tie games and don’t beat top teams. The push and leave open spaces. Corto Muso all the way here. 1-0 Milan I think.
My concern with trying to win by a nose is that Dybala is back and seems to be playing well. He can make a goal out of nothing.
While watching Juvi and Benfica today, the camera clearly showed Spalletti slapping one of his players in the face on the sideline. Is that a normal occurrence in football? I couldn’t believe it happened and the announcer didn’t even mention it.
Report it to the Cancel Culture police, you’re wasting valuable time, life is at stake here.
Oh Johnny, did you back the wrong horse!
Gasp is playing a dangerous game.
Taking his eyes off of Stuttgart and he risks karma biting him in the arse.
Like injuries to some key players.
I’ve said the reality for Italian teams is their teams aren’t deep enough to go all in with every competition. I believe Inter learned that last year. They need to pick their spots.