Max Allegri admits Milan ‘can’t maintain conceding such tender objectives’ after a shocking dwelling defeat to Cremonese. ‘We don’t sense hazard, we’d like extra dedication.’
The Rossoneri began the season exactly the place they left off, being jeered by their very own followers at San Siro following a
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It was the worst doable debut for Allegri on the bench, as he had not been there for the 2-0 Coppa Italia victory over Bari final week as a result of a touchline ban.
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Luka Modric of AC Milan runs with the ball while beneath strain from David Okereke of Cremonese through the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
“If we take a look at the efficiency, we had eight photographs on purpose, however the distinction is made with the dedication with which you assault and defend,”
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“We conceded two avoidable objectives that we may’ve prevented with a little bit extra focus. Happily, it is just the primary spherical and we have now time to work on these particulars.”
Allegri identifies Milan weaknesses
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, seems to be on previous to the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
Whereas Luka Modric and Pervis Estupinan have been the one new signings within the beginning XI, the previous Brighton and Hove Albion full-back was substituted at half-time after struggling to defend in Serie A.
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Ardon Jashari was solely a late substitute, whereas Samuele Ricci remained on the bench, so does Allegri want extra reinforcements?
“I don’t suppose it was a problem of a participant lacking or not. If you play in Serie A, you meet powerful opponents like Cremonese who totally deserved the victory by enjoying a wise defensive match and we made two errors.
“It’s not in regards to the squad, it’s about having a little bit extra dedication, each on and off the ball.”
Allegri put Milan in a 3-5-2 formation that would mutate to a 4-3-3 with the positions of Estupinan and Alexis Saelemaekers.
“It’s at all times sophisticated within the first match of the season. These are video games the place it is advisable to maintain a clear sheet, we managed to get it again on observe at half-time, created some good probabilities to attain and didn’t take them.
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“We knew Cremonese had good crossers and will’ve coated the field higher than we did. We have to enhance in these conditions, as a result of we can’t afford to concede two objectives in each recreation.
“Contemplating the objectives we conceded, clearly the defensive part is the place we have to enhance. We don’t sense hazard successfully. There have been 5 of us within the field towards three, so you can’t permit a free header, simply as you can’t let Pezzella run to the by-line alone.”
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Gamers of AC Milan applaud the followers after their facet’s defeat within the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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Whereas Strahinja Pavlovic made a giant mistake for the primary purpose, and scored the equaliser, it was additionally famous that Santiago Gimenez was sluggish when monitoring again to assist the defence on each Cremonese objectives.
The Mexico worldwide arrived late to pre-season and didn’t appear to be in fine condition.
“Santiago did arrive late and isn’t totally match. He did the perfect he may tonight, had a giant probability on the finish with a header and it didn’t go nicely,” confessed Allegri.
“We should all put together in a sure method, as a result of we can’t maintain conceding such tender objectives.”
It had been hoped that Allegri would assist convey stability to a Milan facet that struggled so badly final season, however the environment within the stadium felt considerably detrimental too.
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“No matter what occurred final season, we have to flip the negatives into positives,” concluded the coach.
“Lecce are group for subsequent week and at all times powerful, we should be ready to play tough video games. If we solely need to play fairly, we’ll threat drawing or dropping towards anybody, the best way we did tonight.”