A journalist has made the claim that Massimiliano Allegri has banned Zlatan Ibrahimovic from coming into the AC Milan dressing room.
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Given that Milan are currently experiencing a tough run of form, reports have emerged in abundance suggesting that Allegri is looking to leave after one season, that star players are heading for the exit door and that there is infighting within the management.
Ibra banished?
Now, Maurizio Pistocchi – a journalist and commentator – has posted on social media something that would be quite serious if true. He claims that Allegri has told Ibrahimovic not to coming into the changing room, while Zlatan is thinking of his successor.
“There’s a presence that has disappeared from the daily news of AC Milan, one that no one talks about. It’s Ibrahimovic, whom Allegri has forbidden from entering the dressing room, and who, after being on the sidelines all year, is watching the situation unfold,” he said.
“In the meantime, Ibra has maintained a relationship with an old friend, who would be willing to take over for Allegri if AC Milan fails to qualify for the Champions League and the coach is ‘redirected’ to the national team…”
It is not clear who exactly the ‘old friend’ is that Pistocchi is referring to, but last summer there were rumours about Mark van Bommel taking over, and also that Ibrahimovic was pushing for Antonio Conte.