AC Milan Head Coach Confesses ‘I Have To Congratulate Chivu’ As He Sends Scudetto Warning To Rivals Inter Milan For Next Season | OneFootball

Massimiliano Allegri has offered a gracious public tribute to Cristian Chivu and Inter Milan ahead of the Scudetto being mathematically decided, while sending a clear warning that AC Milan intend to be a very different proposition next season.

The Milan head coach spoke at his pre-match press conference ahead of the trip to Verona, and his words on Inter were generous and measured.

“I have to congratulate Chivu who has done an excellent job and is close to the objective,” Allegri said, via FCInter1908.

“Winning the Scudetto in his first year I think is a great satisfaction.”

He was also careful to note context around Chivu’s comments from last week.

“One would have to see in what context he said it, but he deserves only compliments.”

Allegri Insists Milan Must Raise The Level As Champions League Return Targeted After Inter & Chivu Set For Scudetto

On the broader competitive picture, Allegri was candid and forward-looking.

“It is normal that Inter had the Scudetto as their objective. They lost it by a point last year and have been fighting for the title for six years,” he said.

“If we manage to enter the Champions League, next year we will have to raise the bar.”

He also placed Milan’s current campaign in honest perspective.

“If you are a club that has been structured for many years it does not take much to say you are fighting for the Scudetto.

“But I think returning to Champions League football this year is a good result. Then year after year you must raise the level.”