Today, in a press conference, Massimiliano Allegri, head coach of the Rossoneri, spoke to present the upcoming match, which will be played tomorrow at 12:20 PM live on Milan TV. His statements were reported by Gazzetta.it.
Tomorrow you face a different opponent compared to Arsenal and Liverpool…
"We’re in the final stage of the tour, and we’ve worked well. We need to play seriously, respecting an opponent who will give everything. For them, it’s important to test themselves against us, but for us, too, it will be a crucial test to improve both physically and tactically. It's also an important mental test, because it was easy to stay sharp and focused against Arsenal and Liverpool. Tomorrow, we’ll see how much we’ve grown mentally in terms of respecting every opponent."
Could young Italian players be included in the squad?
"The word young in terms of the transfer market is abstract. If a player is good, he plays. That said, we’re already a very young team, which is a good advantage for the future."
How do you see the Serie A title race shaping up? Allegri replied:
"Napoli are the favorites to win the Scudetto, because usually the defending champion is always the team to beat. Then there's Inter, they’re strong and have been doing great work for years. After them, Juve, Atalanta, Roma, Fiorentina, and Lazio: there are many teams fighting for the top four spots. Is not playing in European competitions an advantage? It lets us train all week, yes, but the downside is that Milan should be playing in the Champions League, to challenge themselves in Europe and against top teams."
Luka Modric and Santiago Gimenez will soon arrive at Milanello…
"They’ll join the group, and a few young players will return to Milan Futuro or the Primavera. That’s how we’ll begin the final 15 days of preparation to be ready for the Coppa Italia debut against Bari. Estupinan? He’s strong and is settling into a group of players who carry important values, both on and off the pitch," as relayed via Milannews.it.
