MILAN (ITALPRESS) – On the eve of the challenge against Fiorentina, scheduled tomorrow at 3 pm at the Franks Stadium, Massimiliano Allegri made the point of the situation at the press conference, touching different themes: from the management of the rose at the time of the championship, passing through singles, Var and seasonal perspectives. The Rossonero technician first defended Youssouf Fofana after the episode of the last race: “We wished Fofana for her birthday, in the last game it slipped as it happened to other players. You don’t have to look at these things, but the value of the player who has done very well until now.”.
On the offensive front, Allegri has clarified the options available: “Nkunku is available, I have four players ahead: two will play and two will go on the bench. Modric will be on the bench.” Maximum attention to the opponent: “We will find a Fiorentina who is returning healthy and have quality players. For us it will be important to play a good game.”.
There is no reference to the draw of the last day: “It’s a pleasure not to have won with Genoa, but at the end of the championship will be an important point.” Ample space also for the arbitral theme and the use of technology: “In Italy we have a good arbitral team and the Var is helping a lot, but finding a balance within the Var is difficult because it examines subjective episodes.”.
On a specific episode, Allegri maintains a distensive approach: “As for Pavlovic in football there are often episodes that then if you see them after so long they also smile. It is also the beauty of football”.
Asked about the words of Daniele De Rossi, who had expressed perplexity on the episode, the coach Rossonero preferred not to fuel controversy: “I don’t comment on his words. He is a young coach, he has great potential to make a good career.” Returning to Fiorentina, Allegri recognizes its technical value: “As a technical wheel should not be in that position. But football is this.”.
On the form state of Leao: “It’s better, it must still find the optimal condition. The fact that signs are important because it is much more serene.” In the classification and race of Champions, the message is clear: “We must think about improving, staying calm and quiet. The race is fierce, there are six teams in a few points with two who will stay out of the Champions League. We must try to achieve our goal.”.
Chapter midfield and possible turnover: “Ricci or Jashari instead of Modric? They’re two great players. The second comes from an injury and played less, Ricci played 1,000 minutes and is of reliability”. Allegri opens up multiple solutions: “At this moment there will be perhaps a little more turnover. When you play one a week it’s harder. Jashari will have a future rose before himself. Ricci is smart. Tomorrow I don’t know who’s going to play two or maybe both.”.
Finally, a system reflection on the season and the minimum objectives: “Do you risk a team that settles in the top four? Or a team takes 20 points or the championship can be open until the end. You don’t know, we’ll see it after game.” Allegri recalls realism: “We must be in the first 4, if not we lose the reality of things. Milan has changed 55% of the players in pink, had injuries.” And it closes with a clear message to the environment: “You must not always be negative, you must stay with your feet on the ground. We were not phenomena before Genoa and we are not broccoes now.”
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