Massimiliano Allegri’s declaration of love for AC Milan
So did Massimiliano Allegri upon Milan’s arrival in Perth, Australia, where he will close the Rossoneri’s summer tour on July 31 with a friendly against local team Perth Glory. “I am back at Milan after 15 years and I am happy to be here. It will be an important season for us and we want to return to the Champions League.”
“Milan is one of the most important clubs in the world and must play Champions. When you wear this jersey you feel the responsibility of representing one of the historical clubs and you must always give your best”.
“Rest is good for you– he tells Eurosport about the sabbatical year after his farewell to Juventus’but I wanted to return to coaching. I chose Milan because I love this team and I could not say no. I do this job with passion and self-denial and I am convinced that all together we will achieve the goals we have set for ourselves”.
Regarding the upcoming championship and the favorites for the Scudetto this is Allegri’s thought: “Napoli is favored to win the Scudetto because usually whoever wins is always favored. Then there’s Inter, which is strong and has been doing a great job for years. Then Juve, Atalanta, Roma, Fiorentina and Lazio: there are many teams that will fight for the top four places”.
The Rossoneri will not play the European Cups, but for the coach, speaking in a press conference from’Australia on the eve of the match against Perth Glory, it is not an advantage: “We will be able to train all week, but the disadvantage will be that Milan has to play the Champions League to confront the cups and big opponents”.
Allegri’s declaration of love for Milan is reciprocated by Rafael Leao: “Compared to the past, everything has changed. I feel that this year Milan will be a team. We have technically important players who can make a difference, but above all there will be a great team spirit”.
“We have an experienced coach – continued the Portuguese striker – who has already won here at Milan. We are a young group, with some more experienced elements who have been here for a long time. We are building the team, a competitive team with the right spirit. They help everyone, even those who do not play”.
