Max Allegri admits Milan ‘ran the chance of throwing away all the things we constructed this yr’ . ‘We haven’t achieved something but’ for the Champions League.
It was a nervous afternoon at Marassi, as a result of with the opposite outcomes at half-time, the Rossoneri knew that they had been out of the Champions League locations.
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That scare woke them up, as they got here out combating for the restart, breaking by means of with a penalty.
drilled in low from the sting of the realm to seal the victory, regardless of a Genoa fightback by means of Johan Vasquez.
Allegri was feeling Milan stress
GENOA, ITALY – MAY 17: Massimiliano Allegri, head coach of , seems to be on previous to kick-off within the Serie A match between and AC Milan at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Might 17, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Picture by Simone Arveda/Getty Photos)
“There was loads of stress and we ran the chance of throwing away all the things we had constructed throughout this yr,”
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“We haven’t achieved something but, there may be another recreation to play on house turf towards , and we hope to do it then. I’ve to thank my gamers, those that work and have to remain near me, who should put up with me.
“There’s a week to go earlier than the target is secured. We’re happy, the membership was current within the stands at the moment within the type of Gerry Cardinale.”
Allegri was stalking the touchline endlessly through the match, particularly within the practically 10 minutes of stoppages, however his jacket remained on his shoulders for as soon as.
“The jacket stayed on, as I used to be too wrapped up within the recreation,” defined the coach.
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“We did effectively in stoppages to not let Genoa get close to us, and we had an opportunity to go 3-1 up with . We hope to get the victory at house, particularly as we’ve managed only one level within the final three video games at San Siro.”
GENOA, ITALY – MAY 17: Massimiliano Allegri, head coach of Milan, reacts through the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and AC Milan at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Might 17, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Picture by Simone Arveda/Getty Photos)
, and Pervis Estupinan had been suspended at the moment, with again on the bench simply three weeks after surgical procedure for a fractured cheekbone.
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“I had no doubts that those that stepped in would give a robust response,” added Allegri.
“We had been a bit of too chaotic lately, conceded some targets far too simply, which isn’t our ordinary model. We did effectively defending at the moment and had been additionally a bit of lucky.
“ had a great recreation in a job he’s slowly adapting to. I’m very happy. It’s an actual pleasure to work with Luka Modric, to see how a lot love and keenness he nonetheless has for this sport. He was determined to come back on at the moment, however I most well-liked Loftus-Cheek, who is powerful within the air.
“Modric put himself at our disposal, it’s a beautiful factor and must be a lesson to all gamers and youngsters who need to get into this sport. Soccer is a marvellous recreation, typically you win, typically you lose, however the ardour must not ever waver.
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“I’ve coached a number of champions in my time, and by no means as soon as have I encountered one with out that love for the game.”
GENOA, ITALY – MAY 17: of Genoa (left) and Strahinja Pavlovic of Milan vie for the ball through the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and AC Milan at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Might 17, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Picture by Simone Arveda/Getty Photos)
It means Milan at the moment are joint third with Roma, so their destiny is of their fingers and Champions League soccer is assured so long as they beat Cagliari at San Siro subsequent week.
Each of them managed to leapfrog , who had been surprisingly crushed 2-0 at house by .
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“Till we get to the end line, we’ve all the time obtained to be alert. Gian Piero Gasperini has finished an ideal job at Roma, a spot that may be very tough to work in, and it’s a pure development of his profession,” concluded Allegri.