Allegri: I took over a good Milan team; if we want to compete for the title, we will concede 20-25 goals at most

Hupu News, October 23, AC Milan will face Pisa at home in the 8th round of Serie A. Milan coach Allegri attended the press conference before the game.

Milan is currently ranked first and is the first team to play in this round. Will there be greater pressure?

"It's not so much pressure as it is a difficult game. Except for the game against Bologna, Pisa was very tenacious in other games. They were able to score goals and controlled the goals they conceded well. For example, they played very well against Naples and Roma. Well, we have to face it in the right way. Also we have a curse to break because it is against another newly promoted team and our previous performance was not good enough..."

Did you expect Milan to lead the table?

"I'm not saying that I expected to be ranked first, but I just know that we work hard every day. I took over a team with many good players, but this is just the beginning, and tomorrow's game must be faced with great respect."

16 points in 7 rounds. In the past, you have won the Serie A championship when you achieved this result...

"Don't mention this, every team is different, and even the same team will change from year to year. The key is to maintain a good state at the end of the season. Keep a low profile, talk less and do more, and most importantly win the game. "

You are from Livorno, this time you are going to play against Pisa...

"I played for Pisa in the 1988-89 season, and my debut was against Milan. I am lucky enough to remember the club president Anko Netani fondly, he was a visionary and I would love to see what he would think of modern football if he were alive today. "

Will this round of games be a key turning point in the season?

"Winning is never easy. Winning this game is very important for us. It can bring us further up the standings and closer to our goal - qualifying for the Champions League. The Champions League score line is about 74 points. We don't want to Think about Napoli and Inter, just think about winning tomorrow, the so-called 'lead'? No, there is no lead, we have to slow down, stay calm and keep our feet on the ground."

What do you think about the controversy about the possibility of playing in Australia?

"The most important thing is to make a decision as soon as possible and then we will do it. It would be better if we can play in Italy, otherwise we will go to Australia."

What does the team need to do to compete for the championship?

"We can only concede 20 to 25 goals at most this season. The fans can dream, but we must work hard, the enthusiasm must be there, but there must be balance. Starting from 0-0 tomorrow, we must play a high-quality game and get 3 points. Nkunku can sit on the bench tomorrow, today we will evaluate Loftus-Cheek's situation, and tomorrow we will take another step."

Will Leo play center?

"In the game against Fiorentina, his goal came from the central position. I am not trying to change Leo's position. I think he can play as a center or as a second forward. The closer to the center of the ball, the better for him. Rafael can be a good second striker, whether it is with Jimenni or not. "

Regarding some controversy after the game against Fiorentina...

"Such things will always happen, what is a penalty to one person is not to another person, these are all part of the football game. The pace of the game is so fast now, and it is really not easy for the referee to make decisions. Players used to have two seconds to think, now they only have half a second. Football has changed, and so have the players' physical conditions. We must adapt to the times. "

Milan's mentality seems to have changed...

"I took over a team with excellent players. Milan won the Super Cup and reached the Italian Cup final last season. Since I arrived, everyone has been very engaged and the goal for the first six months of the season is to be ready for the end of the season and to be at our best in March. "

How is Jimenez doing?

"He has trained very well these days. He looks calmer and more relaxed. He is in good condition and the goal will come soon."

What are the shortcomings of the team?

"We still have to improve. For example, in the last defense against Juventus, we were not in a good position to defend Kostic's cross. The same is true in the final stage against Fiorentina. We must increase our concentration on the end of the game. A little negligence may determine the outcome of the game. We need to improve the level of this link."

How do you enter the player's mentality?

"We are a united team, and everyone has the same goal - to have a great season and return to the Champions League. To do this, we need a sense of responsibility, enthusiasm and belief. I am very happy to lead this team. There are good players here and young people who understand responsibility. They are growing, and veterans such as Tomori, Modric, Maignan and Rabiot will take the lead."

How much room for improvement does Pavlovic have? Can Derwent play tomorrow?

"Dewente may get a chance tomorrow. Pavlovic is growing very fast. He is still young and has room for improvement. He needs to continue to improve in defensive awareness and game rhythm."

Is Modric a role model for the entire team?

"He almost never loses the ball. He is a championship-level player. He is one beat faster than others in terms of passing speed and game vision. That position is very convenient for him, and he also enjoys the game."

Is this Milan mature enough to not be affected by outside noise?

"Tomorrow we must show a high level of maturity, because we are facing a team that wants to come to Milan to score points. Gilardino is very good in defensive organization. They defend solidly and it is not easy to score goals. There is no so-called 'easy victory' in the game. The game depends on hard work. We must fight as hard as our opponents and then win with technology.. "

Why did the team score more goals in the second half?

"We are improving physically. If we perform better in the second half, it means we are in good shape. The players who came on the bench also gave us a great help. The players who came on in the last 30 minutes played a different kind of game - the decisive game. "

What is the current overall situation of the team?

"It still needs to be improved. Now we have 16 points, which is far from enough. The goal is to get 40 points first. "

Are you satisfied with Batsagi's growth?

"I am very satisfied. He came from Milan's youth training. We need to keep him calm and focused. He has the physical conditions required to play for Milan. Of course he still has a lot of room to grow. "