Allegri: Leo is likely to miss another game; transfer is done well & satisfied with the team

Hupu September 13th AC Milan will face Bologna at home in the third round of Serie A. Before the game, Milan coach Allegri attended the press conference.

Is tomorrow a must-win game?

"Tomorrow we are going to play against Bologna. They are no longer dark horses in the league, but teams that can rank at the top of the standings all year round. The opponent is fast, good at skills, and high intensity. We lost the first game at home. Although we played not badly, we lost two avoidable goals, so we must do better tomorrow."

Do you think the team is ready?

"I don't know, but tomorrow we have to play this game well and we have to win. Three new players came before closing the window, and I'm very satisfied with the current squad; the club did a good job, and the team formed a good balance between young people and experienced players. We all know in our hearts that this will be a difficult road: the goal is to return to the Champions League."

How is the injury situation?

"Leo's soleus muscle has a problem, which is a very risky area. So he will definitely not be able to play tomorrow, and he may not be able to play in the next game against Udinese. Estupinenan is no problem, and Pulisic has no problems, he is in good shape." Is the

lineup strong enough?

"The number of people is appropriate, enough to cope with this season: we have 19 players in addition to the goalkeeper, plus the guys in the U23 echelon."

Is Rabio ready?

"We sent each other text messages in early June, but we didn't contact each other before the transfer was completed. He is in good health. Nkunku is the most backward because he did not train with the team when he was at Chelsea. I think he has about 25-30 minutes of physical fitness now. Whether Rabio can play must be evaluated between today and tomorrow. Nkunku can only be used in the second half. Barentien has good momentum and is very experienced. Jimenez is in good shape when he returned from the national team. Don't forget that he joined the team halfway last season and needs to adapt. I believe he will have an excellent season this year."

Is this the ideal Milan in your heart?

"The thing I like very much, and what I am satisfied with is that we are working hard and the players are actively involved: they are enterprising and want to improve. The season is decided from March to May, and we must have enough strength to be at our best in March to play our chances. We must maintain a balance, not be complacent by victory, nor be frustrated by failure."

Can this team bear the configuration of three forwards and three midfielders?

"It depends on the timing, the status of the players and their physical condition. What is important is that the team can understand the moment of the game. I think having a team that can understand the rhythm of the game is a great advantage."

Many people say that if Milan has Vlahovic, they will definitely be able to enter the top four, so what about Nkunku and Jimenez?

"When people say 'Win this, win, no that,' I can only smile... There are too many variables in football, the key is to be good at dealing with accidents. You can't say who wins, no one loses, accidents can happen at any time. The only thing we can do is work hard with passion to create conditions for winning the game. The rest are some fun-sounding chats. Nothing is absolute, the only thing that is certain is that you have to work hard, the rest is just gossip."

News about Milan's possible move to Perth against Cuomo...

"These things are decided by the relevant institutions. Whether you like it or not, there are changes in all sports, and you must accept and handle it well, so that things can go smoothly. If we are asked to go to Perth, we will go to Perth; if we are playing in Italy, we will play in Italy."

What is your impression of Nkunku?

"A real good player can tell at a glance that Nkunku is very good at playing football. He only needs to find his best condition. Playing with Leo? Wait and see."

After signing Rabio, is Milan's goal to strive for the top four or the championship?

"The club is very good at seizing opportunities, like Nkunku, Estupinan, and all the new players have improved the team's level. We have to work step by step to see where we are in March. We have to move forward with peace and confidence. The goal is not determined by a game."

"We have to lay the foundation and make sure that when the key games come, we are in it. We have to have enough to bear, because there will be difficult moments. Winning will not make the team better, and losing will not make the team worse, and the value of the players is stable. To find the cohesion of the team, there are 10 new players... The more they play, the better they cooperate, and I am very confident at this point."

Are you satisfied with the growth of the defense?

"I am very satisfied with Derwent's arrival. The problem with the defense is that the whole team must do it in a specific way. The guards are growing up individually. And the most important thing is that everyone has the desire to improve every day and is willing to continue to challenge themselves."

Can Jimenez and Leo score 20 goals?

"I don't know, but everyone must have this ambition and determination to score goals. The same is true for Chik, he cannot miss goals. Rabio promised to score 10? I hope he can score 8."

What about Atkame and Odogu?

"Odogu was very agile and insightful. Atkame was very reliable. If I decide to let him play tomorrow, I am sure he can play a good game."

What kind of imprint do you want to put on the team?

"This is not a question of formation, but a combination of player characteristics. Then I try to simplify it, although when I say simplification, some people... but in the end, they have to score goals and not to concede."

What do you think of Ricci?

"I'm very satisfied with Ritchie. I see him stronger physically, with more powerful and beautiful legs than when I first came. He's growing and I'm very satisfied with it. ”

Judging from the statistics, Milan performed well in the first two games...

"It's still far from it, and there is still a lot of work to be done. We didn't conced the ball in Lecce, but there were still some things that could have been avoided, and the players knew it. We also have to improve our goal conversion rate, which we know. ”

Now people say that all the pressure is on Allegri...

"This is normal: I am the head coach of Milan. The most important thing is to work for the club, and everyone must work in this direction. ”