Max Allegri confirms the to focus on an Inter defensive weak spot, however insists the Nerazzurri ‘stay the clear Scudetto favourites.’
The final time the Rossoneri gained each editions of the Serie A derby was 2010-11, additionally underneath this coach, and the way did that season finish?
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“It ended with successful the Scudetto,”
“Nonetheless, Inter have a seven-point lead on the high, it’s a giant benefit, they’re nonetheless the strongest staff and the clear favourites. We may’ve finished higher and been sharper within the remaining third on just a few conditions.
“We will solely be joyful, as a result of we have now saved Juventus at -10 factors, Como and Roma at -9, so it was vital to get a consequence in the present day.”
Allegri retains eyes on the actual Milan prize
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri reacts in the course of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Inter at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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There are actually 10 rounds left within the marketing campaign, and a seven-point hole on the high of the desk, though the coach has been adamant the principle focus should be on qualifying for the Champions League.
“We labored seven months to ensure we reached March in the absolute best situation, as a result of that is when a very powerful video games of the season are performed and all the pieces is set,” continued Allegri.
The Rossoneri knew this was their final likelihood to maintain the title race alive and that Inter had been unbeaten in Serie A because the final Derby della Madonnina on November 23.
That additionally ended 1-0, however this was an sudden hero, Estupinan operating onto the Youssouf Fofana by ball to beat Yann Sommer on the close to publish together with his first aim for the membership, hitting the weak spot of Luis Henrique’s defending.
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“Luis Henrique is an excellent participant, however we had ready that state of affairs in coaching,” confessed Allegri.
“Earlier than the aim, there was a Rabiot cross that Estupinan may’ve run onto if he had simply learn it a second earlier. Fofana did very well with that help, he had one other two vital passes towards Cremonese the place we didn’t handle to attain. The staff is doing higher.”
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Pervis Estupinan of AC Milan scores their staff’s first aim in the course of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Inter at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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Milan proprietor Gerry Cardinale was current at San Siro, one thing he had not finished for 18 months, and went into the dressing room after the ultimate whistle to congratulate the staff.
“I spoke to the staff after which left, as a result of I needed to do the interviews, however I’m more than happy that the membership and patrons congratulated the gamers.
“Having mentioned that, we all know that we have now not achieved something but, so we’ve received to maintain our toes on the bottom. We should be happy with the victory, however above all recognise they take us as much as 60 factors, with one much less spherical to go so as to obtain our goal.”
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri reacts in the course of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Inter at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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Milan pressed Inter laborious within the first half, whereas they had been pushed again a bit extra after the break and ended the match clammed up in their very own penalty space.
“We used up a variety of vitality within the first half, then clearly Inter stepped up a gear and we allowed them just a few extra crosses once we sat deeper,” continued Allegri.
“Nonetheless, aside from Federico Dimarco’s likelihood on the counter-attack, I don’t keep in mind real Inter possibilities. We had some beneficial conditions too and will’ve gone into the break 2-0 up.
“Having mentioned that, but once more, I must level out Inter stay the clear favourites for the Scudetto. This victory offers us a morale-booster.”