Milan: Preparing for the Lazio Challenge - Allegri's Perspective
Preview of Massimiliano Allegri's thoughts ahead of Milan's upcoming clash against Lazio in the Serie A.

Allegri’s comments on the eve of the league match against LazioFollowing their 1-0 derby victory over Inter, Milan return to action in the 29th round of the Serie A season. The Rossoneri face Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio on Sunday evening at 8.45 pm. Ahead of the match, Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri spoke at a press conference. Here are his comments: "Sheva's visit was a real treat for me and the team. Let's hope it brings us luck for tomorrow.""After the match, there was a real sense of excitement, particularly at having secured three points and extended our lead over the teams chasing us. The squad then settled back into a calm routine on Tuesday. Now we face Lazio, a side with excellent technical ability, whose players are good at closing down space. Let’s set our sights on 70 points." "It’s not a question of trying to win the league title; we have to give it our all, knowing that there’s a team seven points ahead of us that has proven itself to be the best. We have to focus on our own performance. There are still several matches to go before we reach a certain target. To qualify for the Champions League, we need to win another four matches."Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting"Will we be weaker without Rabiot? Statistics are there to be broken. I don’t know whether Jashari or Ricci will start tomorrow, but it’s important that we put in a well-organised team performance. Lazio are a side who have scored plenty of late goals. The stadium will be full tomorrow, but there’ll be 10,000 Milan fans there, and that’s important for us.""Gimenez won't be selected. He'll do a light training session with the team today; he's in excellent spirits. The more attacking players we have available, the better.""Let me repeat: there’s only one way we can catch up with Inter. They have to drop points and we have to win ours. All this talk… only time will tell whether we’ve done well to win so many games and they’ve dropped points." "It’ll be a tough match; they don’t give much away. That’s the sort of league campaign they’ve always played. It’ll be an important match for them, because they’ll be looking to beat Milan, and it’s important for us because it’ll allow us to take a small step forward." "Football is great because it’s unpredictable and because things change every year. Right now we’re in the final stages, but the English teams are struggling too. On the one hand, this format is entertaining; there are lots of matches and you could find yourself at either end of the table. Maybe next year will be different. The important thing is to play it, then we’ll see what we’re capable of. There are no set rules.""Physically, he's in much better shape. He put in a good performance in the derby. He's constantly improving. Both he and Leao, Fullkrug, and even Nkunku are in great form.""What we need to do is carry on working with complete composure, without getting carried away or getting downhearted depending on how things are going. Milan are on the right track. We haven’t achieved any of our goals yet, and I’ll say it again: one good thing we’ve done is to reach March in a position to fight for our goals. Now it’s time for the matches that really matter."
A Legends' Visit and Optimism
Allegri expressed delight at Andriy Shevchenko's visit, hoping it brings luck as they gear up to face Lazio after their derby triumph.
Focus on Performance
Allegri emphasized the importance of concentrating on their own performance rather than fixating on the Scudetto race, highlighting the need to secure Champions League qualification by winning four more matches.
Squad Adjustments
With Gimenez unavailable, Allegri hinted at potential lineup changes, underscoring the significance of a cohesive team effort against Lazio's resilient style of play.
Strategic Approach
Acknowledging the challenge posed by Lazio's late-game prowess, Allegri stressed the importance of a composed approach and backed his squad to deliver in a high-stakes encounter.
Adapting to Uncertainty
Reflecting on the evolving nature of football, Allegri embraced the unpredictability of the sport and emphasized the need for adaptability amid a fiercely competitive Serie A season.
Player Fitness and Motivation
Allegri lauded the improved physical condition of key players like Leao, Fullkrug, and Nkunku, highlighting their positive contributions as Milan aims to continue their upward trajectory.
Staying Grounded
Emphasizing the team's steady progress and the importance of maintaining composure, Allegri reiterated that Milan's objectives remain unattained, emphasizing the significance of upcoming crucial fixtures.




