Allegri: Napoli deserved it, Zufferli refereed well, our mistakes punished us | OneFootball

No controversy, plenty of self-criticism. Massimiliano Allegri accepts the verdict on the pitch with composure as he speaks to SportMediaset. After the 2-0 defeat that saw Milan eliminated from the Super Cup at the hands of Napoli, the Rossoneri coach analyzes the loss by starting with the merits of the opponents and the referee’s management.

Milan, Allegri Doesn’t Look for Excuses: “Too Many Goals Conceded, We Need More Focus”

“Napoli deserved to go through,” Allegri admits, immediately shutting down any discussion about Zufferli’s officiating. “Nervousness? Absolutely not. The referee managed the game very well, the whole officiating team did a good job. There are no excuses.”

The focus then shifts to the defensive issues: “We need to analyze the match with a clear mind. Unfortunately, we conceded two goals in situations where we could and should have done much better. This is a recurring issue: when you concede two avoidable goals in three consecutive matches, it means there’s something to fix. We have to see this defeat as an opportunity to get back on our feet and resume our journey.”

On the possibility of a permanent switch to a four-man defense, which was seen in the second half in an attempt to come back, Allegri shuts the door: “No, tonight it was a move dictated by the need to recover the result. One match can’t overturn three months of work. We need to trust in what we’ve done so far. The goal remains to try to get back into the top four in the league, and it won’t be easy.” Finally, a comment on Christopher Nkunku’s performance: “He worked hard, had a couple of good chances. He’s only been in Italy for three months and needs to grow, there are players who adapt immediately and others who take more time. He has great qualities, the goal will come.”

Andrea Alati

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