Allegri: 'I don't feel at risk'
By Football Italia staff

Massimiliano Allegri sniped “some couldn’t wait for us to lose,” but insists his job is not on the line as speculation grows Milan will fire him if he fails to win the Scudetto.

The last week has been disastrous for the Rossoneri, who dropped a four-point lead to fall behind Juventus in the Serie A table and were knocked out of the Champions League by Barcelona.

“I absolutely do not feel at risk,” insisted Allegri after the 2-1 home defeat to Fiorentina.

“Certain evaluations are down to the club and will only be made at the end of the season. I prefer to concentrate on what we have to do right now.”

President Silvio Berlusconi was critical of Allegri’s approach during the two legs against Barcelona, fuelling speculation failure to win the Scudetto will result in a new Coach.

“We all have to live it day by day, game by game, because too many calculations have been made over the past few days.

“There are still seven rounds to go. Everyone said Juve had a great chance of winning the Scudetto when they were behind us, so I don’t see why we shouldn’t in the same position.”

Allegri also sniped at the media and chasing pack after the shock 2-1 home defeat to Fiorentina, which saw Milan go in front with a very dubious penalty.

“I realised that many, let’s say the vast majority, couldn’t wait for Milan to lose. There, it happened. Now we will move forward.

“Nobody expected this defeat, not even us, but we have the character to get back on our feet. It can happen in a season. Don’t forget we had a long run-up to go four points clear of Juve, so you do pay for this strain. It’s not over yet, though.”

La Gazzetta dello Sport is already speculating on potential replacements for Allegri, including Marco van Basten, Marcello Lippi, Fabio Capello and the promotion of Clarence Seedorf.

Rumour has it that Berlusconi and Galliani had a fallout yesterday

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+1. we first need to make changes in MilanLab, then the team and finally the coaching staff!

The aftermath of Milan-Fiornetina is characterized by frustration and anger. Many people have raised their voice, starting from those fans who want out all the senators, passing by those who don't consider the latest signings to be of Milan quality. It may not be appropriate to overreact after every negative result, but the last three - which might compromise Milan's season - have especially angered Berlusconi. He doesn't forgive to Allegri the lack of an identity of football that resembles his philosophy of the beautiful game. Even though he reluctantly accepted the changes of Ronaldinho and Pirlo with Robinho and van Bommel (and now, to an extent, with Emanuelson and Muntari), he's determined to intervene personally by not only changing the coach, barely tolerated until now, but also by changing the players. Do not expect a pharaonic signing campaign: it will be a matter of ideas that will pass through Berlusconi at first hand. At this point of the season, it is not suitable to talk about revolutions and all, but the rage and frustration that is mounting by the hour at Arcore might let slip out more than a few rumors.

Exactly like those at San Siro after the Fiorentina game, where supposedly Ibrahimovic was furious at Allegri and the athletic trainer, Tognaccini, frustrated about the line-up and the many injuries that have plagued the team. Ibra wants a more creative and less muscly team (with maybe Emanuelson as LB and Aquilani as AM). Maybe also expect from some of his teammates to bear pain to a higher degree, instead of forfeiting whenever there's the slightest of injuries. As for Tognaccini and the athletic training, could it be possible that he suddenly overturned everything without understanding anything about it? A question that needs to be answered as soon as possible.

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Didn't understand what was mean't by this bit:

As for Tognaccini and the athletic training, could it be possible that he suddenly overturned everything without understanding anything about it?

Didn't understand what was mean't by this bit:

As for Tognaccini and the athletic training, could it be possible that he suddenly overturned everything without understanding anything about it?

Something to do with Allegri's training methods? I think they have been questioned for being too physical which is part of the reason why we've had so many injuries. Personally I just think they're using Allegri as a scapegoat.

I didn't understand it very well either what he meant, in Italian, but I guess the general idea is what I_Rossoneri wrote above.

Call me crazy and uninformed but I wouldn't mind Van Basten.

Silvio Berlusconi dreams of Marco Van Basten as coach of Milan: "Conte seems very fanatical in the dock". This phrase could represent the beginning of the adventure of Marco Van Basten on the Milan bench. The rossonero ex-delantero some time ago was expressed in the duel Juve-Milan and said about Zlatan Ibrahimovic: "I don't know if I was more specific, but I know that he is also scoring much and who makes goals marked differences in football, but it is important that the team believes sometimes, because the goal is a matter of both".

It seems that the Swan of Utrecht is already studying the movements of Milan and the best conditions to get the great talent of Ibra. All sensations, but very strong. A fortiori after the unexpected fall against Fiorentina.

The continuous malhumores of Silvio Berlusconi are unambiguous signals that sometimes appear on the result. The 0-0 against Barcelona at San Siro, the President of the Milan fought almost rostrum with Galliani. Discussion born by the lack of the "good game" by the rossoneri, unlike the blaugrana. Nothing to say about the outcome as it is obvious, but Berlusconi is a President who looks also to the provision and not only to the success.

The truth is that Allegri has changed to this Milan, especially in the Middle, throwing to Pirlo and getting physical and muscular players. But now, the team is without quality in the middle and growing problems. Not only hear cries from the rostrum of honour. Zlatan Ibrahimovic was really angry after the defeat by Fiorentina, because from the center of the field balls that could play him failed.

We know the importance of the views of Ibra in Via Turati club, so much so that some signings arrived last season after receiving their acceptance, as cases of Robinho or Van Bommel. Therefore, if Swedish begins to murmur against Allegri too (something which appears increasingly more constant), the rossonero club could take into consideration the hypothesis of closing the adventure with the technical livornés ahead of time.

What can weigh even more in this decision obviously is not win this scudetto. Allegri is especially charged the mismanagement of the injured. Starting with Thiago Silva used in a frenetic manner in the semifinals of the cup of Italy, something that seemed more a personal duel against Conte to a football match. Apart from duck and Cassano, is the mystery of Boateng where Milan this year barely has been able to count on him.

But the crucial question is the ideology of game. Berlusconi, as a man of the sport, may set aside a style of play but only if get great results. Win the scudetto for the second consecutive year might be the only reason why keep Massimiliano Allegri. If it is not, change and start again. Under other bases, the possession of ball for example, aspect has always exalted the rossonero President.

And Marco Van Basten embodies perfectly what that could be a model Milan to create again. The Dutch familiar with the environment and is very estimated by Berlusconi. Not to mention the fans rossoneros that are still very close to the Noord. They van Basten could teach much Ibra and his companions, telling them how best to serve them. It is true that the Swan of Utrecht has just signed with the Heerenveen for the next season, but a call from Berlusconi could suffice for a great change of scene.

These are therefore possible changes that you can see on the horizon. Galliani face after the defeat on Saturday was eloquently and their deafening silence. I don't want to make any statement to talk directly to the team at Milanello. The Group should once again be together right away, already think in the future then. But moemnto, Allegri seems destined to stay far away from Milan.

Also! when we part ways with Max, I'd like to see Tassotti let go as well. Mauro is a very nice guy and I understand he's very highly rated as a defensive coach, but I think the team could badly use a new coach. he's been here for way too long.

Haven't we suffered enough with Leonardo...

Leonardo is a n00b.

It's not only about the players, peeps, but mainly about the ideas. If Galliani offered to Allegri the chance to choose between Eriksen and Asamoah, for example, who do you think he'd go for? He loves bulky players and runners, and he doesn't know how to manage classy players. We went from the Milan of ball possession and flashy performances to the Milan of counterattacks and long balls. We're not Cagliari for crying out load! Allegri has this philosophy of football that is the total opposite of what Milan stands for as according to Berlusconi and his vision since he acquired the club.

But didn't Galliani and Berlusconi both decide Allegri was the right man for the job?

Personally I'd love to see us playing the most beautiful football in the world, but when Galliani has to go looking for the cheapest players or players looking for a way out of their clubs this will never happen. We need to start buying top quality players that will actually cost money, and unless Berlusconi actually wants to splash the cash then we'd better get used to Allegri's style of play.

Galliani: "Unlike with previous coaches, me and Allegri decide together. We sit on a table and evaluate all the possibilities available".

That's what Galliani said some time ago. That shithead of a coach has a big say in our signings. If Galliani told him "Muntari is available on loan, what do you think?", Allegri wouldn't hesitate twice to give him the green light. And if we had more money at disposal, he would go for Asamoah instead, who's like Muntari but 10x better. That's the kind of players he likes. No wonder he replaced Pirlo with van Bommel, and our trequartista's are Boateng and Emanuelson. F@cking disgrace!

Didn't Pirlo want a three year deal, while we offered him a one year deal?(like we do with all over 30's)

And I can't see how Allegri has much of a say in our signings, if he did then he's surely got to be the first manager in a long time to be able to do that.

Remember the players Leonardo wanted, but he didn't get any as they cost too much! Look at who we signed - Muntari, cost nothing and we actually got 2.5m from merda for him. Urby 1.5m. Ibra 24m over three seasons. Not sure about prince but I doubt it was much. These are all Galliani type cheap deals that keep costs down.

And hasn't Van Bommel been a revelation? He's been one of the reasons we've done so well IMO.

I think we can all agree that our injuries are a result of a combination of many things. bad pitch, incompetent medical staff, incompetent fitness coaches, even training methods.

That said, and I'm not a doctor but my common sense says that the training methods shouldn't be an issue if all the other problems are resolved. I guess it just aggravates the problem if there exists one.

As for who should be the manager next season, I'd rather stick with Allegri than bring the likes of Capello and Lippi. I want a young coach who's eager to win trophies not old men who have already won everything there is to win. not to mention their school of thought which is very old fashioned (I'm not saying Allegri's is oh so modern).

Call me crazy and uninformed but I wouldn't mind Van Basten.

Also! when we part ways with Max, I'd like to see Tassotti let go as well. Mauro is a very nice guy and I understand he's very highly rated as a defensive coach, but I think the team could badly use a new coach. he's been here for way too long.

And,Van Basten?Come on,don't be so bias!Everyone wants past legends to become great coaches.But,that's like starting from scratch,if Van Basten has showed some promise managing his current team then ok.Fact is,I'd rather keep Allegri,instead of starting from scratch again...If a great coach is available then by all means go for it,I'm not saying Allegri should be untouchable,but it depends on the circumstances.

It's not only about the players, peeps, but mainly about the ideas. If Galliani offered to Allegri the chance to choose between Eriksen and Asamoah, for example, who do you think he'd go for? He loves bulky players and runners, and he doesn't know how to manage classy players. We went from the Milan of ball possession and flashy performances to the Milan of counterattacks and long balls. We're not Cagliari for crying out load! Allegri has this philosophy of football that is the total opposite of what Milan stands for as according to Berlusconi and his vision since he acquired the club.

I would be very excited about van Basten. He represents a philosophy of football opposite to that of Allegri's, and we desperately need an offensive Milan, characterized by ball possession and quality in the middle, instead of this huff-and-puff version that relies on long balls when the going gets tough.

No. Absolutely no. I can't understand Berlusconi. Why on heaven should we go for another adventure?? I mean, if van Basten is the alternative then I'd go with Allegri. At least Allegri won more then Basten did with Holland and Ajax plus Heerenveen now. If we make a change, I want someone with experience and prior success, someone who doesn't always have to run to Tassotti for help when needed.

@Zeddie, sorry but to say we need a change with Tassotti isn't just coldhearted, it's pointless and makes no sense. Bayern and most of the great teams always hang on to their coaching stuff. The intelligent defensive stuff comes from Tassotti as well - just think of Abate and the work he's done with him. No, no, no, this would be a grave mistake.

And we could have easily offered him a three-year deal if Allegri wanted to. That was just a poor excuse for them to get him the f@ck outta here.

@Zeddie, sorry but to say we need a change with Tassotti isn't just coldhearted, it's pointless and makes no sense. Bayern and most of the great teams always hang on to their coaching stuff. The intelligent defensive stuff comes from Tassotti as well - just think of Abate and the work he's done with him. No, no, no, this would be a grave mistake.

The thing is, in very little time Allegri has brought us back to the search for top. He has won us a league already and we can possibly win a next one still. Apart from our recent poor set of results and his most recent selection fail, overall he has done good. We can't keep on saying he likes strength over skill so because of that he is better suited for a small club coach; the fact is he is a couple good signings away from having a very good team, at which point we can then properly assess things and look to make judgement afterwards.

Why give him the axe now, to start over yet again? We are can already just continue to heading in the right direction with proper reinforcements & correct player departures.

So to summarize, his first season we got the long awaited Serie A title, 2nd season we are still challenging for it up to the end (and could possibly win it) - If it wasn't for an unexplained number of injuries & unfortunate reffing errors, we could have still been ahead in Serie A, and possibly in the CL Semis. Not to mention that we had an fair showing in the CL (progression-wise) despite coming up against the undoubtedly best club in the world at them moment (4 times).

The guy clearly deserves another season. I think the best is yet to come.

X-Off, why are you so stubborn? Pirlo left clearly because of contract issues not because Allegri kicked him out. I realize you hate the guy's guts and want to associate him with every single bad thing that happens to this club, but it's obvious in this case what happened.

I don't think there's anything coldhearted about wanting to see a completely new coaching staff someday. I'm not saying he's at fault or anything, but sometimes new personnel with different personality/mentality can change a lot of things within a club. I'm surprised you fail to acknowledge that. remember when everyone used to say our players and Carlo had become too friendly with each other and that held us back?

X-Off, why are you so stubborn? Pirlo left clearly because of contract issues not because Allegri kicked him out. I realize you hate the guy's guts and want to associate him with every single bad thing that happens to this club, but it's obvious in this case what happened.