Max Allegri praises the Milan ‘spirit’ after holding on , explaining how Luka Modric ‘makes use of his intelligence to win the ball again with interceptions.’
The Rossoneri had the perfect begin, taking a 2-0 lead inside 31 minutes because of an inspirational Christian Pulisic, who created the primary for Alexis Saelemaekers and scored the second.
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Nevertheless, the sport modified when Pervis Estupinan noticed crimson for hauling down Giovanni Di Lorenzo, permitting Kevin De Bruyne to transform a penalty and arrange a tense finale, with David Neres clipping the woodwork in stoppages.
“I’m glad as a result of this was an necessary and really tough take a look at in opposition to a top quality Napoli aspect,”
“Our first half was nice, the second sadly noticed us right down to 10 males. At the very least we managed to observe our defending, these are conditions the place you might be compelled to present away scoring alternatives.
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“The lads did rather well, however that is only the start. We should benefit from the victory tonight, then from tomorrow begin to deal with the following match earlier than the break for worldwide responsibility.”
Allegri retains Milan toes on the bottom
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Giovanni Di Lorenzo of Napoli is challenged by Matteo Gabbia of AC Milan through the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Milan held on for his or her fifth consecutive victory between Serie A and the Coppa Italia, conceding only one aim and scoring 11.
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“We’ve obtained to maintain working, we made a small step ahead at this time with a deserved victory in opposition to a powerful Napoli. When you understand how to endure beneath strain, it makes it simpler to win you probably have this type of spirit,” added Allegri.
Rafael Leao made his first Serie A look of the season instead, having sustained a muscular damage within the Coppa Italia on August 17.
“Leao is getting again to health, so is Nkunku, and there are optimistic indicators going ahead.”
When the Portuguese expertise obtained injured and Adrien Rabiot arrived, it additionally prompted Allegri to change ways to extra of a 3-5-2 formation.
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“In our pre-season video games in opposition to Liverpool and Arsenal, we had Loftus-Cheek on one aspect, Pulisic on the opposite, and double midfield playmakers, Leao upfront. It is dependent upon the traits of the trequartista whether or not they’re extra defensive or attacking, however we attempt issues in coaching to see if there are options we will take advantage of through the season.
“We now have many alternative attacking gamers we will use in several roles. The necessary factor is to get them again absolutely match, as a result of we noticed that there’s one recreation for the primary hour, then it could all change.”
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Luka Modric of AC Milan through the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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Luka Modric was signed for his creativity, however the 40-year-old can be proving himself very helpful working defensively too.
“Having him in entrance of the defence brings high quality, but in addition intelligence when closing off passing channels. He can win the ball again extra with interceptions than challenges, that’s the place he might be extraordinarily helpful,” defined Allegri.
This end result implies that Milan at the moment are joint high of the desk on 12 factors with Napoli and Roma, fairly a coup contemplating their opener was a shock residence defeat to Cremonese.
“Soccer is unusual, as a result of in opposition to Cremonese Maignan didn’t should make a save, we have been punished by two distractions and our personal wasted possibilities on the different finish. It was the primary match, the extra they play collectively, the higher they’ll get to know one another.”
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The subsequent take a look at is one other big one subsequent Sunday, as Allegri will face his former membership Juventus.
“It’s a bit odd, as I’ve performed this recreation on either side, I used to be at Milan first, then Juve, now again to Milan once more. It’s a marvellous fixture, anyway!”