Milan-Verona, Allegri: “We finally beat a smaller team, we need to improve our management”

Turin, 28 December (LaPresse) – ‘It was important to win today because we drew with Sassuolo and lost to Napoli in the Super Cup. We were facing a tough team with great speed. We finally beat a smaller team at home, and that was important.’ These were the words of Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri to DAZN after the team’s victory against Verona in the league. ‘The Scudetto odds? At the moment, the odds are between 82 and 84, but they could go up to 86 if a team goes on a significant winning streak,’ he added. ‘We need to continue working calmly with the clear goal of returning to the Champions League next year. As Capello said, finishing in the top four this year is very, very difficult.’ Speaking about the match, ‘in the first half, we were tense but organised, we didn’t concede anything, not even a corner,’ he continued. “In the second half, we did better, but after going 3-0 up, we should have managed the ball better. We absolutely must improve on that. Nkunku’s brace? He was keen to do well, especially today after the penalty, he broke the deadlock and scored a goal that is in his DNA. I believe he can continue to improve, as we all must.”