Milan, Allegri downplays Napoli clash: focus now on the league | OneFootball

The disappointment is palpable, but Massimiliano Allegri immediately tries to turn the page by setting the primary goal. From the conference room at All Awwal Park, the Rossoneri coach lucidly analyzes the Super Cup defeat against Napoli, admitting his team's limitations and emphasizing the vital importance of securing a Champions League spot.

Milan, Allegri's analysis: “Napoli deserved it, they defended better. We need to wake up in defense”

No excuses about the performance: “Napoli deserved this victory because they defended much better than us,” Allegri begins. The coach identifies the real Achilles' heel of the evening: “We need to review our defensive phase. Tonight was an opportunity to improve, but if you don't defend well, it's useless to talk about missed opportunities. Is something missing at the back? Talking about the market now is pointless; the club will make its evaluations.”

With elimination from the Coppa Italia and Super Cup, two trophies won last year, Milan's season takes a different turn. However, Allegri stays the course: “We are disappointed to be out, but without diminishing these competitions, our goal is bigger. Entering the Champions League is a lifeline for the club, necessary for revenue and to be able to make transfers. Finishing in the top four will not be easy at all.”

The coach then quashes any controversy regarding the spats with the Napoli bench during the match: “These are things that happen on the field, they occur in somewhat tense games. Nothing happened.” Finally, a message to the local fans: “We thank the Arab audience for their affection, and we are sorry to have disappointed them. We will strive to reach our goal in the league, starting with the tough challenge against Verona.”

Andrea Alati

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.