Max Allegri didn’t deny a livid argument with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, nor that lacking Champions League soccer can be a failure for Milan. ‘I’ve had a lot worse discussions than this.’
The journey to kicks off at Marassi on Sunday at 11.00 UK time (12.00 CEST).
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: coach Massimiliano Allegri reacts through the Serie A match between AC Milan and at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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The Rossoneri have been in a coaching retreat since Thursday to arrange for the match, which was solely given a remaining kick-off date and time on Thursday night.
They slipped all the way down to fourth place after simply seven factors from eight Serie A rounds and the stress is on.
Allegri coping with Milan rigidity
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 11: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, seems on previous to the Serie A match between AC Milan and at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
“It’s pure that there’s disappointment and we’re the primary to really feel that,”
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“I knew it will be tough to safe a Champions League place, however we’ve good a superb likelihood tomorrow towards a crew that’s doing properly. We require organisation, endurance, after which we’ll see. The lads labored properly and likewise had the chance to relaxation in these three days.”
Even when difficult for high spot with Inter, Allegri had stated that merely being within the first 4 groups was the actual goal.
Now would signify a failure.
“It’s regular at Milan that you simply should be formidable to goal for the utmost consequence,” responded the coach.
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“I at all times say the consequence you get on the finish of a protracted season is what you finally deserve. You possibly can then analyse numerous issues and errors, however at this second we should be targeting tomorrow’s match.
“I used to be happy with Cardinale’s phrases, I spoke to him lately and gave him my viewpoint of this season and the way forward for Milan, which is what everybody is de facto inquisitive about. Milan are at the start, the membership is above everybody and all the pieces. The remainder of us are simply passing by way of.”
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 10: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, seems on through the Serie A match between AC Milan and at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on Might 10, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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Concentrate on Genoa goes to be difficult, as a result of the headlines are all in regards to the rigidity behind the scenes at Milan, the place CEO Giorgio Furlani is the topic of a protest from followers, and there are stories Allegri had a blazing row with particular advisor Ibrahimovic.
“I’m accustomed to at all times having knowledgeable rapport, and dealing professionally with all the administrators and house owners,” replied Allegri when requested if he had argued with Ibrahimovic.
“Inside conferences, not simply this 12 months, there have at all times been moments of confronting concepts the place you would agree or not agree. However at present we should focus all our power on tomorrow’s sport.”
VERONA, ITALY – MARCH 17: Giorgio Furlani CEO of AC Milan interacts with Zlatan Ibrahimovic through the Serie A TIM match between and AC Milan at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on March 17, 2024 in Verona, . (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
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It has been advised that the break up has Ibrahimovic and Furlani on one facet, Allegri and director of sport Igli Tare on the opposite.
“Look, there are at all times going to be discussions inside an organization, one sees issues in shades of white, one other black, one other crimson, however the necessary factor is that everybody works within the pursuits of that firm.
“I’ve had a lot worse discussions than this, however the basic factor is that all of us work in the identical course. Speak is affordable, however on the finish of the season, are we within the Champions League or Europa League? Then the membership will make its evaluations. It might’ve been higher to know a month in the past, however as a substitute we’ll have to attend till Might 25.
“We’ve obtained Tare as director of sport, he has performed a superb job, we instantly obtained in sync. He’s skilled, well-prepared. All these assaults which can be towards him… Whenever you attain the top of a season, the duty is shared by everybody.”
VERONA, ITALY – APRIL 19: Igli Tare, Sporting Director of AC Milan seems on previous to the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and AC Milan at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on April 19, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
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, and Pervis Estupinan are all suspended, however is surprisingly within the squad after coaching with a protecting masks, simply three weeks after surgical procedure on a fractured cheekbone.
“ sprained his ankle, he’s nonetheless coming with us and we’ll see how he’s tomorrow. At this second, the crew mustn’t let itself be swept up in haste or anxiousness. We want organisation, willpower, and the conviction we are able to get the consequence.
“We’ll see on the finish of the season if we did properly or if the others have been higher. Soccer is like that, it could possibly all be overturned in a second. On March 8 everybody was speaking in regards to the Scudetto after the derby, now we now have wasted our benefit over fifth place. Which means one thing went unsuitable.
“We made errors within the final six weeks, however by no means lacked the skilled effort in each sport. We’ve labored to place in a superb efficiency tomorrow, but it surely gained’t be simple to get the consequence,” added Allegri.