In a title and top four race full of drama and tension, AC Milan can turn to their experienced customer: Massimiliano Allegri.
Allegri has found himself in the headlines after getting yet another red card on Wednesday night, though this time there seems to be unanimous agreement that he acted correctly to stick up for his player Alexis Saelemaekers, whom Cesc Fabregas physically impeded from outside his technical area.
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As MilanNews write, Allegri continues to be a divisive figure, yet one profoundly consistent with Milan’s identity. Regardless of the criticism and what happens on the pitch, the coach has always maintained an ‘impeccable communication style, based on moderation, respect and a united defence of the team’.
Dealing with pressure
Often attacked from the outside, Allegri has never broken the bond with the Rossoneri, which is based on being level-headed and having a sense of belonging. Even in the most delicate moments, he has chosen to expose himself to protect his players and others.
His leadership is expressed above all in his ability to absorb pressure and criticism, keeping a firm grip on the helm and instilling as much serenity as possible in the team, even with decent results considering Milan’s current second-place standing.
It’s not uncommon for Allegri to become the target not only of criticism, but also of overly harsh refereeing decisions like against Como. Yet on Wednesday, despite a heated argument with Fabregas after the game, he then wished him all the best.
With his actions, Allegri continues to show himself to be not only a valuable coach, but a man and a communicator capable of dealing with anything thrown at him and his team.
Yeah calm, stubborn, and sometimes weird too. A draw loses the team two points. The one point won means nothing fvck all in the title race. And most of the times we were tired while being the better (and should have won). It is not like we sha.t our pants trying to get one point. We looked comfortable to get three points but chose to settle for one. I do not know why but we just simply refused to win.
best coach we have had a in a long time….because fonesca, conceciao and others would be sooo much better. Funny how 2nd place isn’t good enough one year after being 10th. Inter has a stacked roster with loads of experience playing together and yet it is always some how Allegri’s fault we are not clearly winning the title by week 25.
The guy has been sent off twice in 3 months
Because it’s a calculated psychological tact. You have to find a way to get into the officials’ heads; that’s why he hires a more-than-capable assistant..
You can’t argue with six scudetti