Fabio Capello insists Milan nonetheless lack a dependable centre-forward, however was delighted by the Rossoneri’s efficiency within the derby: ‘Massimiliano Allegri actually entertained me.’
Capello gave an interview to Gazzetta dello Sport within the aftermath of
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The Nerazzurri dominated possession and had extra pictures on track, however a counter-attack completed off by Christian Pulisic was sufficient for Milan to assert all three factors.
Capello ‘entertained’ by Allegri
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri reacts in the course of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
“Allegri actually entertained me. I favored seeing and appreciating how he managed every little thing,”
“He led the workforce from the primary second to the final. Tactically, he ready the match in each element. Traditionally, Milan have all the time struggled bodily in derbies, particularly in aerial duels. This time, they discovered the appropriate options. Other than Acerbi hitting the publish, the Rossoneri stored their guard up.”
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“There’s nonetheless a transparent situation up entrance: they lack a centre-forward. However that stated, you may clearly see need, spirit and intention to be protagonists inside the workforce,” Capello argued.
“All of that is helped by a league desk the place nobody is absolutely standing out. In fact, there’s the clear benefit of not having European competitions, which can enable Allegri to work with gamers who aren’t drained mentally or drained.”
Bookmakers nonetheless don’t see the Rossoneri as clear Scudetto favourites, however odds on affirm the Diavoli are anticipated to be within the combine till the tip of the season.
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The place Milan improved underneath Allegri
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan celebrates along with his team-mate Alexis Saelemaekers after scoring their workforce’s first goalduring the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
Capello is impressed by the work Allegri has executed on the pitch after a poor season underneath Paulo Fonseca and Sergio Conceiçao in 2024-25.
“I see order on the pitch. Earlier than, it was a workforce I’d describe as scattered, and I’m not simply speaking about final season, but in addition some matches this time period,” stated the ex-Rossoneri boss.
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“That largely occurred when possession was misplaced. Now, nevertheless, I see everybody organised and alert. They help one another from the primary minute to the final.
“Lastly, Allegri has managed to get into the gamers’ heads. The workforce has earned outcomes in opposition to 4 high sides; it might be reductive to speak solely in regards to the derby.”
Milan might have crushed a few of the high sides in Serie A this time period, however have additionally dropped factors in opposition to relegation candidates Cremonese, Pisa and Parma, so Capello warned Milan about their greatest enemy: “Lack of focus. Crucial matches mentally put together themselves, whereas those that frustrate you probably the most are in opposition to lower-level groups.”
Milan’s subsequent sport is at house in opposition to Lazio on Saturday, November 29.