Massimiliano Allegri says that he needs to see objectives from extra than simply Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao, and has referred to as upon three people to assist Milan in entrance of aim forward of Monday’s Serie A match in opposition to Torino.
The Rossoneri can have a possibility to maneuver again to the highest of the Serie A desk if they’re able to beat Torino away from dwelling on Monday evening.
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Milan claimed prime spot final weekend after , however have been within the Coppa Italia on Thursday. Because of this Allegri and his workforce will solely play in Serie A matches and the Supercoppa Italiana from this level onwards this season.
Allegri previews Torino vs. Milan: ‘The necessary factor is to attain objectives’
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri reacts through 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 Pictures)
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Giving his pre-match evaluation throughout his on Sunday, Allegri mentioned that Milan: “should be able to play a strong recreation.
“There are quite a lot of numbers we need to attempt to reverse,” he continued. “During the last 12 years, Milan have drawn six and misplaced all the opposite instances (away in opposition to Torino), together with the final three years.
“They’re a workforce with robust technical values, they’re very bodily. Taking part in at their place is tough as a result of they’re coming off the again of a collection of damaging outcomes. We now have to play a strong recreation.”
Allegri gave an damage replace for his Milan squad, and revealed that on Monday’s recreation in opposition to Torino.
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“We hope to have Gimenez again as quickly as potential, he’s necessary and we’d like him numerically and tactically. Pulisic had a fever final evening, we’ll see tomorrow whether or not he’s obtainable or not. We received’t take him with us if he’s going to contaminate everybody.
“Athekame is engaged on his restoration, we hope to have Fofana for Sassuolo. This can be a essential week.”
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan warms up earlier than the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
When requested for his evaluation of the thrilling Serie A title race, Allegri mentioned that there are two groups who’ve a greater probability of successful it than Milan at this stage.
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“I don’t know, it depends upon the runs that groups put collectively. Inter and Napoli are the most effective outfitted for the Scudetto, however there are quite a lot of groups inside just a few factors, which is an anomaly. At some stage, the standings should stretch out, and now we have to remain there.”
Allegri was requested if he needs to see extra objectives from his midfield division.
He replied: “We began nicely with Loftus-Cheek in Lecce, then it’s stopped. Certainly they’ll come ultimately. We have to enhance on set-pieces. We risked so much when defending set-pieces as nicely, so we have to enhance there.
“An important factor is to play as a workforce. For my part, the workforce performed one among their greatest video games within the defensive part in opposition to Roma. Rabiot’s objectives will come, Loftus-Cheek must be extra satisfied of his qualities.”
LECCE, ITALY – AUGUST 29: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of AC Milan celebrates together with his teammate Strahinja Pavlovic after scoring his workforce’s opening aim through the Serie A match between US Lecce and AC Milan at Stadio Through del Mare on August 29, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Picture by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Pictures)
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Is Allegri happy with what he has seen from his Milan squad to this point this season?
“I’m positively not totally glad, however we don’t should be. If you come to Milanello, you need to enhance. We’d like the conviction to enhance. Every one among us has to work to get essentially the most out of it. Nothing is unattainable and the whole lot is feasible. We now have to do our greatest to attain no matter is feasible.”
Allegri indicated that both Ardon Jashari or Samuele Ricci will begin in midfield within the absence of Youssouf Fofana.
“I’m pleased for Jashari, who’s returned nicely. It was the primary he performed in a three-man midfield, he’s both performed in a two or as a mezzala. Ricci is an clever and dependable participant, which is an important high quality as a coach. Loftus-Cheek needs to be extra satisfied of the qualities he has. He has nice bodily power and has to attain objectives.”
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And on Christopher Nkunku, Allegri added: “Overlook concerning the funding. He has extraordinary technical qualities, he additionally arrived late.
“He had a superb recreation at dwelling in opposition to Lazio, particularly within the decisive moments. He additionally needs to be satisfied that he might be decisive. I’m satisfied that he’ll do nicely. And perhaps tomorrow he can rating a aim.”
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan inflates a balloon as he celebrates with teammates after scoring to offer the facet a 2-0 lead through the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Spherical of 16 match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Pictures)
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And on Santiago Gimenez, he mentioned: “Santiago is working onerous. We hope to have him again through the week. His ankle is ok. We’d like him. He hasn’t scored a lot, though he’s come shut.
“He’s a dependable participant, he’s labored so much for this workforce, he’s had quite a lot of probabilities. He’s had three objectives dominated out by an inch. He scored so much for Feyenoord, it’s not that he’s unlearned find out how to rating.
Does the Torino match really feel like a ‘derby’ to Allegri, given his earlier affiliation with Juventus?
“It’s positively not a derby for me. It’s a tough recreation for everybody, not only for me. It’s a recreation with an important final result, it is going to be so much clearer after we all know what occurs.”
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In addition to Loftus-Cheek, Allegri admitted that he additionally needs to see extra objectives from Nkunku and Gimenez, in addition to the midfield and defensive items collectively.
“The necessary factor is to attain objectives. Proper now, of the 4 strikers now we have right here, two have scored 10 objectives between them. We’d like objectives from Nkunku, Gimenez, the midfielders and defenders. On the finish of the season, you need to rating a sure variety of objectives and keep away from conceding a sure quantity. I’ve by no means seen a workforce end on the prime with a minimal aim distinction, it’s simply arithmetic.”
