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MAX ALLEGRI ANGERED: MILAN REPEATS "SIMPLE MISTAKES" IN COPPA ITALIA EXIT
Max Allegri confessed Milan repeated their "simple mistakes" and failed to capitalise on control, leading to a Coppa Italia Round of 16 loss to Lazio.
Max Allegri admitted AC Milan missed key scoring chances against Lazio in the Coppa Italia and kept repeating their mistake of making cheap errors when it seemed like they were in control.
Milan had won 1-0 against Lazio in Serie A at San Siro on Saturday, amidst some controversy. This time, the situation was reversed at the Stadio Olimpico.
There were complaints about the corner that led to Mattia Zaccagni's winning header. Some believed the ball should have been ruled a goal kick because it might have hit Alessio Romagnoli after the Pervis Estupinan header.
VAR couldn't review this, but the marking was also weak, allowing Zaccagni a free header.
Allegri acknowledged Milan's recurring problem:
Lazio won a game where we had more issues compared to Saturday. We misplaced passes a few times, giving them opportunities, Allegri told Sport Mediaset.
It was a slow game. Whoever scored first would likely win. We didn't take our chances and conceded on a corner where we could have defended better. We were in control but made three or four simple mistakes, giving away free kicks and corners. This has happened against Cremonese and Pisa this season, too. When we are in charge but don't capitalise, it becomes dangerous. We have to get better.
Rafael Leao's missed shot felt like the turning point. He blasted a loose ball over the goal from eight yards, which allowed Lazio to regain control at 0-0.
Leao had a good chance tonight. He moved well inside and outside the area. When he's not near the goal, other players need to fill those spaces. He played for the team. We need everyone to keep doing that. It's a loss, but our goal is still to get back into the Champions League next season.
When asked if they needed a forward to score more, Allegri said, "Pulisic and Leao have scored 10 goals together." We also have Gimenez returning from injury. We need more goals from the midfielders, but we also need to be more focused during certain moments in the game.
Ardon Jashari, a summer signing who broke his leg in August, made his first start for Milan, with a lot of squad rotation.
Jashari and Ricci played well, and those who came on did okay. It's disappointing to be out of the Coppa Italia because we wanted to go all the way. But now we need to get ready for our next Serie A game in Turin.
Milan lost the Coppa Italia final 1-0 to Bologna at this stadium last season. This year, their tournament ended in the Round of 16.
Now, they can only focus on Serie A, where they are tied for first place with Napoli. When asked, is this a setback?
Allegri replied, "No, not at all." It's normal to be upset about being knocked out, but we need to look ahead. We have two Serie A games before the Supercoppa Italiana.
Allegri was reminded that Napoli had a similar season last year. They lost their first Serie A game and were knocked out of the Coppa Italia in the Round of 16, but then won the Scudetto.
The coach smiled and said, Do you know how many times Milan has won away against Torino in Serie A in the last 12 years? Once, during COVID, behind closed doors. So we need to focus on getting points in that game.
ROMA LOAN CUT SHORT: GASPERINI SAYS EVAN FERGUSON NEEDS TO IMPROVE "TECHNICALLY AND PERSONALLY."
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini clarified he doesn't dislike Evan Ferguson but issued a clear demand: the striker must "up his game, not just technically, but also as a person."
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini has told Evan Ferguson he needs to improve.
Gasperini clarified that he doesn't dislike the striker, who is on loan.
There have been reports that Roma might want to end their season-long deal with Albion for the Republic of Ireland international, as he hasn't made a big splash in Italy yet.
Gasperini hasn't said he wants to cut the loan short. Most sources suggest it's possible, but only if Albion agrees.
Gazzetta Dello Sport even ran a headline this week suggesting Roma had already decided.
Many fans and media jumped on this, especially since Albion striker Stefanos Tzimas just suffered a knee injury that will sideline him for months.
Gasperini has supported Ferguson, who has been dealing with his own injury.
However, he seemed to lay down the law before the Europa League game against Celtic.
At a recent press conference, the Roma boss said he had no antipathy toward Ferguson, but he seemed to imply that he wants Ferguson to step up his game.
Gasperini told reporters, “There's no dislike for the players; it's about their performances.
“Ferguson has had many chances. Do we want to be patient with him? Yes, we do.
“He needs to up his game, not just technically, but also as a person.”
While Ferguson hasn't been at his peak, he also hasn't gotten great support when he's been on the field in Serie A or the Europa League.
Gasperini seemed to acknowledge this before the Parkhead game.
He said, “We haven't scored much all year, so it's probably a structural issue for us, even though we've played well at times.
“In these last two games, we haven't been creating as many dangerous chances.
“This isn't about individual players; it's a team problem.
SUPER-SUB CHRISTIAN PULISIC BAGS TWO; MILAN'S 3-2 THRILLER KEEPS TOP SPOT
A 29-meter strike from Rabiot and a Pulisic brace secured a season-defining 3-2 victory for AC Milan, demonstrating determination in the title race.
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After recovering from a fever, Christian Pulisic scored twice in AC Milan’s 3-2 victory at Torino. Adrien Rabiot chipped in, describing his own fantastic goal.
The USMNT star wasn’t even supposed to play. He had a high temperature the night before and only joined his teammates a few hours before the game.
Coming off the bench, he scored twice, helping turn a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 win against Torino. Rabiot added a goal from 29 meters out.
I was really sick two days ago, but I felt better today. “I’m just glad I could be here and help the team,” Pulisic told Sky Sport Italia.
I didn’t know if I could play. I felt better this morning. I’m happier about the win than my goals.
Pulisic has played less compared to past seasons because of injuries, but has scored seven goals in nine Serie A games.
It’s been a weird season, and I want to get more playing time. We’ll focus on each game and see where we stand at the end of the season.
Milan's win means they're still at the top of the table with Napoli, one point ahead of Inter, a good response to their Coppa Italia exit to Lazio.
We started badly, but we improved halfway through the first half. We knew we had to play better in the second half and be more determined. We picked up the tempo, and Christian’s substitution helped, Rabiot told Sky Sport Italia.
These are the games that can turn a season around. It shows we’re determined and focused. We need to start stronger because we can’t always expect to come back from 2-0 down.
Rabiot's goal was amazing, maybe the best of his career, and seemed to come out of nowhere.
We needed a spark, and sometimes you have to try something different. We made errors, but the important thing was our attitude and how we turned it around. Everyone who came off the bench played well, said the France international.
We’ll see what happens, but with this attitude, we can go far.
Rafael Leao left the game in the first half with a possible adductor injury in his right leg.
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