Allegri: Boos ‘probably useful’ for Leao, ‘two steps’ for Milan future | OneFootball

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri insists he’s not accustomed to frequent ‘changes’ amid growing speculation over his future at the club, claims that boos from Rossoneri fans for Rafael Leao were ‘probably useful.’

Allegri’s Milan visit Verona at the Stadio Bentegodi tomorrow after three defeats in the last five league games.

The Italian tactician previewed the game at a press conference on Saturday, as quoted by Milannews.

“It’s an important match because we need to get back to winning against a team that plays on the counterattack and is still very much alive,” Allegri said.

“It will take a team performance. There are six matches left, and tomorrow is an important game for our objective. We simply need to play football calmly, with great unity and order.”

It’s been a tough week for Milan as the Rossoneri lost their most recent match 3-0 at home against Udinese last week. Raafael Leao was booed by his own fans when subbed off against the Bianconeri last week.

“Those boos were probably useful for Leao. He understood that in life, things don’t always go well,” Allegri said.

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 11: Rafael Leao of AC Milan is hugged by Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, after being substituted during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Udinese Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“He’ll react well. He’s had a good week of training, like everyone. I’m convinced the forwards will start scoring again. The team will need to go back to approaching matches in order. Against Udinese, we weren’t properly set up defensively for even a minute. We were too disorganised.”

There has been a lot of speculation over Allegri’s future, with several sources claiming that the Italian tactician is not on good terms with part of the management and that the Tuscan is one of the candidates to replace Gennaro Gattuso as Italy’s national team coach.

“I don’t know. The only thing I know is that our energy must be focused on the final objective,” Allegri said.

“Club, players, coaches, staff, we all work for the club. Milan, the club, is always above everything. Players, presidents and coaches come and go, the only thing that remains is the club. We all have to work for the club.

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 11: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, looks on from the sidelines during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Udinese Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“I’ve always been close to the players. For me, my players are the best of all. They must be supported, and they must support me, as they have done. I think the club worked very well this summer,” he continued.

“We have some excellent players, and some are outstanding. It’s a good foundation. We need to qualify for the Champions League to strengthen this place. There are two steps: first, qualify for the Champions League, then plan for the future.

“Everyone has been talking this week; the only ones who don’t talk are my friends back in Livorno. My coaching history speaks clearly. I spent four years at Milan, eight at Juventus, then I returned to Milan. Frequent changes are not part of my DNA. I like working in a club that is a company, and that must be managed as such. It has to be both competitive and sustainable. We need to plan, analyse, look at the mistakes made, and keep going.”

Allegri also confirmed meeting CEO Giorgio Furlani at lunch on Friday.

“At lunch, we discuss the situation, and it’s normal after three defeats in four matches,” said the Milan boss.

“The players have had a good week, and in these moments, you might lose some of your certainties, but that must not happen.”