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Fabio Capello has warned his former aspect Milan that their spot in subsequent season’s Champions League is way from assured, and hopes to see an improved efficiency in opposition to Hellas Verona following their disappointing Supercoppa Italiana marketing campaign final week.

The Rossoneri are again in Serie A motion on Sunday, taking over Verona in San Siro, kicking off at 11.30 GMT. Massimiliano Allegri’s aspect are second within the Serie A desk and are simply two factors behind leaders Inter forward of kick-off.

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Nevertheless, Milan are actually trying to get again to successful methods after a disappointing Supercoppa Italiana marketing campaign, which noticed them .

Capello sends warning to Milan: ‘Conceding too many objectives’

Fabio Capello (Photograph by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Photos)

Capello, talking in an in-depth interview with says that the defeat in opposition to Napoli must have taught Milan a lesson. He additionally feels that pointless workforce rotations, coupled with Allegri’s lack of choices in assault was a part of the rationale why Milan struggled within the Tremendous Cup.

“The Milan workforce from the final sport must be reset, and in the event that they concede as many objectives as they’ve finished, they’ll’t anticipate to be beating groups, even those inside their attain,” Capello defined to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

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“They have been lacking a centre-forward: Too typically, there was no hazard going forwards,” he continued.

“Modric’s drop-off throughout Rabiot’s absence must be highlighted as effectively. They’re conceding too many objectives as a result of there’s a lack of safety in the course of the pitch, and the defenders get misplaced a bit.”

Capello additionally accused Allegri of failing to area his strongest workforce in opposition to Napoli within the Supercoppa semi-final.

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, reacts through the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

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“The gamers appear unconvinced, as in the event that they wished to get this event out of the best way to work on the league. I didn’t prefer it. Milan are second, they aren’t in every other cups and may plan their very own schedule.

“Even Allegri didn’t persuade me. He didn’t area his greatest workforce. It’s true {that a} coach needs to make everybody really feel concerned, however nonetheless …”

And, forward of their return to Serie A motion this weekend, Capello warned: “Now, Milan should watch out about their Champions League spot. It is going to be a great combat. Juve, over their previous couple of video games, have been quick, aggressive. I’ve seen modifications on the pitch, balls being performed vertically, they usually have playmakers who could make the distinction.

“Roma are lacking a centre-forward, but when they get Zirkzee, that might remedy it. He has conviction, energy, want, and when he performed in opposition to Juve, he confirmed that he was on the identical degree.”

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And when requested if any of the opposite groups in Serie A may push for a spot within the high 4 this season, Capello mentioned: “Bologna and Atalanta have cup commitments, which at all times think about. I can see Lazio doing effectively, they don’t have any cups and are rising. They’ve bought an skilled coach, for me, they’ll combat till the tip.”

And when requested about Como’s possibilities, Capello mentioned: “They’re nonetheless a bit too younger for me. They dominated in opposition to Juventus in mid-October, however they performed like an immature workforce over their final two video games. I don’t see the gamers who need to take issues into their very own palms.”