Allegri: Inter Milan has been the favorite to win the league in the past five years, and our goal is to reach the top four

At 3:45 on November 24th, the 12th round of Serie A ushered in the Milan Derby! Inter Milan vs. AC Milan. Before the game, AC Milan coach Allegri attended the press conference.

You are already familiar with Milan Derby... However, this time the opponent’s coach is Chivu.

Allegri: "We are preparing for this and paying close attention to this game. It will be a wonderful night, carrying a historical rivalry. I was good in the derby before, but then lost four games. We are facing a strong team, and they are regarded as strong contenders for the league title together with Napoli. This This team has won 11 of the past 12 games, scored 28 goals, conceded only 7 goals, has strong offensive firepower, and has experienced and excellent players. We must play a very technical game and, most importantly, be more focused than in the second half of Parma. "

Is tomorrow's game a key turning point?

Allegri: "No, this stage that starts tomorrow will last until March. There will be national team match days. I hope the national team can enter the World Cup. At this stage, we have to fight for the final ranking. There are currently 20 confirmed games. If we perform well , may be increased to 22 games. "

The team has never been distracted in important games...

Allegri: "No matter the Parma game or other important events, I have full confidence in the team. We are facing a strong team and we train hard for these games. "

This derby has special significance for the standings...

Allegri: "The league schedule is still very long. The standings situation may change instantly within a week."

Gattuso called for the suspension of the league...

Allegri. : "If the league is suspended, we will not play, which will help the national team. I think the national team has a great chance of entering the World Cup. Gattuso has done a good job. If the league is suspended, we will stop, which will be an advantage for the national team."

Were you close to joining Inter Milan? How is your relationship with Marotta?

Allegri: "Everyone knows that one year I returned to Juventus, and one night I had to make a decision: go to Juventus, go to Inter Milan, or go to Real Madrid. When President Marotta and I worked together, we both gained great satisfaction from each other. He did a great job at Inter Milan. To win the game, you must be pragmatic and practical."

Inter Milan odds 1.90, Milan exceeds 4.

Allegri: "Inter Milan is a strong team, currently in excellent condition, and so are we. We understand their strength: they are the team with the strongest attack power and the fewest goals conceded in Serie A. In important games, details determine success or failure."

What about Rabiot?

Allegri: "He will appear."

Why is there a difference in performance against strong teams and weak teams?

Allegri: "It's hard to explain. Every game is different. We had some situations and mistakes that need to be improved. The points we scored are what we deserve."

The news came out that Inter Milan has a strong determination to wash away last year's Derby defeat...

Allegri: "In the first few minutes of the game against Roma, we made a lot of technical mistakes, but against Naples, we fought hard without distraction. I The only thing we have to do is improve. It's normal for Inter Milan to fight for victory, and so do we. "

Leo and Pulisic made their first appearance together...

Alai. Gerry: "I have the same expectations for them as for all players. Tomorrow, Arte Kamene will not be able to play due to a calf problem and Jimenez will not be able to play due to an ankle problem. Other players are in good condition."

What is the difference between Chivu and Inzaghi?

Allegri: "The tactical framework is roughly the same. Chivu did a very good job: as a first-time coach, he did a good job. It can be seen that they are a united team. The difference with Inzaghi? Not big, the players are basically the same people."

Is the key to the derby a personal confrontation?

Allegri: "When you win individual duels, you are more likely to win the game. In the Parma game, we did not win many individual duels in the second half, so it ended up being a tie. Tomorrow, whether it is tactical, technical or physical level, this will be a high-level game. We must be ready to go further up the standings and continue the winning streak gained after losing to Cremonese."

What did you say to the players this week? What are you afraid of Inter Milan?

Allegri: "Today we will have our last training, tomorrow morning to be exact. We will work out the last details and hope they can be taken care of. Inter Milan have players with strong long-range shooting. When they approach the penalty area, the physical confrontation is very strong: I heard that Dumfries is absent, he is a good player for them An important choice. When they have space to play on the counterattack, they are very good because they have speed and skill. We need a good game to create the conditions for a good result. Football is full of variables, but we have to be ready for a big battle and then see how it turns out.

Allegri: "Jimenez is an important player. He has the ability to score and has scored a lot of goals since he came here. However, he joined in the middle of the season, which is never easy. He has returned in good condition this year and performed well. He is a key player and will score goals."

What do you think of Lautaro?

Allegri: "He is one of the best players in Italy, Europe and the world. He is mature and stable, and can play a decisive role especially in certain games. We must pay attention to him."

Who will start on the left wing?

Allegri: "Dumfries' absence has little impact on me, I have to make a decision. Estupinian returned in the Parma game after not playing for 50 days. Bartsaki returned after playing two 90-minute games on behalf of the national team and was in good training condition yesterday. The game is long and maybe I will need both of them. "

What does it mean to win the Derby?

Allegri: "Have a great week. Winning changes the mood of your week. I always tell the players: try to get good results and feel good the rest of the day. "

Do you hope that the fans in the stands will continue to sing?

Allegri: "The support of the fans helps us a lot, we need them. The atmosphere in the stadium helps us a lot, especially when the games are tough. "

What did Ibrahimovic say to the team?

Allegri: "Leo gradually understood that as a forward, people will judge him by the number of goals scored. This is a sign of growth. Ibrahimovic came yesterday and we had a chat. The club has always cared about the team. "

Did you get any advice from Thiago Silva on how to beat Inter? Would you like to coach him again?

Allegri: "I spent two wonderful years with Thiago Silva, he is an extraordinary player. He still maintains a high level of competition. The club is responsible for the transfer market and we have to focus on the games and take them one game at a time because we cannot deal with multiple games at the same time. I have not contacted Thiago Silva. He is still a player, not a coach. "

Is Rabiot also important to Fofana?

Allegri: "Fofana played well. He is a player with great potential on both ends of the floor. In some cases, he needs to be more focused. So far, I’ve seen Rabiot in much better shape than when I coached him. He is at the peak of his maturity and is a hugely impactful player on the court. "

Tomorrow is a fierce derby: What do you think of Pavlovic and Bastoni?

Allegri: "Pavlovic has made great progress: the more games he plays, the faster he grows and the better his performance. He has always had the character of going forward and being extremely aggressive. He needs to improve his concentration in the penalty area, and he can still get a little distracted in certain situations. "

Inter Milan has a strong ability to set pieces...

Allegri: "We have played 71 set pieces but failed to score... Maybe tomorrow we can score two set pieces and score a goal. "

I have played without a center many times this year...

Allegri: "Many times I have played without a center. When Ibrahimovic and I worked together, he was less like a traditional center forward and Boateng was more like one. The same goes for Tevez and Morata, who do not have the characteristics of a typical center forward. The current leader in Serie A's scorer list is Calhanoglu: Milan strikers Leo and Pulisic have temporarily scored 4 goals each. "

Baresi returned to Milanello yesterday...

Allegri: "The significance of this news goes beyond football itself. I am very happy. We look forward to him at Milanello: he should be an example for everyone. "