Massimiliano Allegri insists that it’s ‘not proper’ for him to touch upon developments relating to Milan goal Jean-Philippe Mateta, and insists that he’s ‘comfortable’ with the gamers that he at the moment has at his disposal.
Into the ultimate day of the January switch window, Milan are , who reported a difficulty together with his knee throughout his medical on Sunday.
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Allegri was given a chance to touch upon the Mateta matter, Milan’s switch enterprise and the situation of his present squad throughout his pre-match press convention forward of Tuesday’s Serie A match in opposition to Bologna.
Allegri on Maignan, Mateta and Milan accidents
Firstly of his pre-match on Monday, Allegri was requested what he makes of Milan lastly sorting a brand new contract extension for goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
He stated: “I’m very comfortable as a result of Milan have secured among the finest goalkeepers in Europe. He’s very comfortable, he’s at all times stated that he needs to remain. The membership has finished the job in the best method to make sure that Maignan stays at Milan. Now let’s take into consideration tomorrow.”
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Allegri was unwilling to touch upon Milan’s ongoing makes an attempt to signal Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace, although: “As I’ve at all times stated, I’m solely speaking about gamers registered to AC Milan. It’s additionally out of respect, it’s not proper to speak about gamers from different golf equipment.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 06: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace runs for the ball through the UEFA Convention League 2025/26 League Section MD3 match between Crystal Palace FC and AZ Alkmaar at Selhurst Park on November 06, 2025 in London, England. (Picture by Ryan Pierse/Getty Photographs)
Allegri went on to provide a medical replace forward of Tuesday’s conflict with Bologna, confirming that Alexis Saelemaekers is about to overlook out.
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“Saelemaekers gained’t be there, that adductor ache continues to be bothering him. He made himself accessible in Rome, however had a little bit of a setback. Leao is managing his pubis subject however will probably be there. The others are all alive and nicely so we’ll take them to Bologna.”
Assessing the duty at hand on the Dall’Ara, Allegri added: “All of it relies on what occurs on the pitch tomorrow. Bologna are coming off an excellent victory within the Europa League however have solely gained one among their final 10.
“We’ll go up in opposition to a staff that can wish to beat Milan and that can wish to present these damaging outcomes are a factor of the previous. We’d like a really severe efficiency.”
Allegri was once more requested for his ideas on Milan’s enterprise on what’s the closing day of the January switch window.
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“We’re fortunate to have these two video games, tomorrow and in 10 days’ time. We could have time to completely get better Pulisic, Leao and Fullkrug, that toe will probably be glued again ultimately. We’re approaching the return of Gimenez as nicely, who will probably be helpful for us for the tip of the season. I’m proud of the fellows I’ve at my disposal.
“We’ve finished good issues to this point, nevertheless it’s not adequate for our closing objective. Juventus have come nearer, Roma are on the assault, Como as nicely. We will’t lose sight of the truth that the exhausting work we’ve already put in may very well be thrown away in a brief area of time. What’s finished is completed, however we’ve to beat tomorrow as nicely.”