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CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU'S DRY SPELL: ANALYZING ALLEGRI'S PLAN TO UNLOCK THE SKILLED MILAN STAR
Massimiliano Allegri confirms Rafael Leao is out for the Sassuolo match but available for the Supercoppa. He also urges struggling forward, Christopher Nkunku, to "smile more."
Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri says his players need to take Sassuolo seriously and thinks Christopher Nkunku needs to lighten up.
Allegri’s Milan will play Sassuolo at San Siro on Sunday. The Rossoneri are tied for first place in Serie A with Napoli, both with 31 points.
Milan-Sassuolo: Allegri’s thoughts before the game
Allegri talked about the upcoming game at a press conference, mainly giving updates on injuries: “Leao won’t play tomorrow, but he’ll be back for the Supercoppa. Fofana is back, but he won’t play since he hasn’t practiced. Athekame is in the squad, Gimenez is working on his recovery, and we hope he’ll be back soon,” Allegri said, according to Milan News.
“Sassuolo can cause problems, so we have to be careful and organized when defending. If we’re not focused, they’ll make things tough, and the game will get harder. We need to play well in every way tomorrow—technically, physically, and mentally.”
Christopher Nkunku played against Torino but hasn’t scored in his first ten Serie A games.
“He needs to relax. We all wanted him here,” Allegri said.
“His teammates and the club believe in him. I told him he needs to smile more. If he does, things will get better. He’s a good player with skill, and I’m sure he’ll do great things.
“He’s been working hard. In Turin, he helped set up the third goal by making a good run, which opened space for Pulisic. He’s very skilled and can score.”
Allegri has said that Milan’s main goal is to get into the Champions League, while Inter and Napoli are the favorites to win Serie A.
“They finished first and second last season, so they’re probably still the teams to beat,” he said.
“We’ve brought in a lot of new players. We’re Milan, so we need to aim high and do our best, knowing that we need to get back into the Champions League. We need to take another step forward tomorrow. We’re at the top of the table, but we still have a way to go to reach our goal of Champions League qualification.”
Is it good for Milan not to be playing in Europe?
“I’d rather play every three days in the Champions League. That’s what we’re working towards,” Allegri said.
“People talk about the pros and cons, but I think the key is to have a strong team with good players, a strong club, and an environment that can handle games every three days. That’s what makes a top team. I want to be in the Champions League, and that’s what we’re trying to do. I don’t think playing often makes you prepare worse, but it’s possible.”
Santiago Gimenez is still injured and hasn’t scored in Serie A yet. Will Milan sign a new striker in January?
“I need to find solutions with the players we have,” Allegri said.
“The club will watch the market, but we’re focused on tomorrow’s game. Then, we’ll think about the Supercoppa.”
Is Ardon Jashari ready to fill in for Luka Modric if he needs a rest before the Supercoppa?
“Jashari has improved a lot. I’ll decide based on how he looks in tomorrow’s game,” Allegri said.
“After the game, we’ll see who’s tired, who’s fresh, and who’s hurt.”
Milan have won their big games this season but have lost points against weaker teams. Fikayo Tomori has lost focus at times, but Allegri isn’t blaming him.
“It’s not just Tomori. It’s a team thing. We let in two goals against Torino, Pisa, Parma, and Cremonese,” he said.
“We need to do better in certain situations. We can’t be down two goals early in the game. It happens sometimes, but we need to avoid it.
“This team works hard and does what we ask. They have a goal: to stay at Milan and make a mark on the club’s history,” the coach added.
“We need to stay focused and ignore the noise. The goal is to be in the top four by May 25 because Milan needs to be in the Champions League next season.”
TIRED OR TOUGH? THE CONFLICTING ITALIAN MEDIA REPORTS ON SCOTT MCTOMINAY’S PERFORMANCE
Scott McTominay and Napoli suffer Champions League elimination after a 3-2 home defeat to Chelsea's clinical Joao Pedro.
Scott McTominay had a rough night as Napoli crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday. The reigning Serie A champs missed out on a play-off spot after losing at home to Chelsea.
It was a wild night in the Champions League, and Napoli ended up as one of the biggest letdowns. Even with home advantage against Liam Rosenior's team, they only managed to finish 30th overall. Chelsea, on the other hand, walked away with sixth.
McTominay, along with Manchester United loanee Rasmus Hojlund, couldn’t stop Napoli from falling 3-2 in Naples. Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez opened the scoring, but Napoli hit back before halftime thanks to Antonio Vergara and Hojlund.
But after the break, Joao Pedro bagged a brace and sealed Napoli’s fate. The Italian press didn’t hold back in their reviews of McTominay’s performance.
Il Napolista gave McTominay a 6 out of 10. They liked his grit but pointed out he lost possession a few too many times in midfield. Still, they said he was a threat going forward—enough to give Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez something to worry about. But in the end, it just wasn’t enough for Conte’s side.
Il Messaggero also gave him a 6. They called his first half “average”, even though the game was played at a high level. After halftime, they thought he looked tired and didn’t live up to his usual standards.
Corriere dello Sport was a bit more generous with a 6.5. They praised his fighting spirit—classic Premier League style—and said he gave it everything he had. But as Serie A’s current MVP, expectations are high, and he just couldn’t find the goals Napoli needed.
Essere Partnopei matched that 6.5 rating. They praised his energy and said he was as active as ever, moving the ball well. Still, his efforts couldn’t keep Napoli from being knocked out.
Napoli Magazine skipped the ratings but said McTominay wasn’t at his best. He’s a key player for Conte and stayed committed, but it wasn’t enough to push Napoli into the next round.
"DON'T JUMP SHIP!" — ANTONIO CONTE’S EXPLOSIVE WARNING TO NAPOLI STARS AFTER JUVENTUS ROUT
Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund fail to fire as Juventus crush Napoli 3-0. Discover Conte’s defiant post-match reaction.
Napoli just fell nine points behind in the Serie A title chase after Scott McTominay and the rest of the squad took a heavy 3-0 loss against Juventus.
The defending champs barely put up a fight at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Juventus looked sharp, closing the gap with Napoli to just a single point. Right now, Gli Azzurri sit fourth with 43 points, Juventus are right behind on 42, and Inter still lead the pack with 52. If Antonio Conte’s side wants to catch up, they’ve got a lot of work to do.
McTominay played the whole match for Napoli but couldn’t change the game. Frustration was obvious for the visitors. Rasmus Hojlund, on loan from Manchester United, struggled again and didn’t make much of a difference up front. While his parent club edged out Arsenal 3-2 in London, Hojlund missed two decent chances in Turin. He hasn’t scored for Napoli since late December.
Romelu Lukaku finally got back on the pitch after his injury, but with just 12 minutes left, the result was already settled. Juventus were two goals up—Jonathan David bagged the first, Kenan Yildiz added another, and Filip Kostic finished things off near the end with a third.
Napoli are still missing another Scot, Billy Gilmour, and creative midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is out hurt as well. Next up, Chelsea comes to Naples on Wednesday night. Napoli really needs a win to stay in the hunt for a Champions League play-off spot.
Conte faced up to the defeat but made it clear Napoli aren’t about to give up on the Scudetto—even with all these injuries.
Conte didn’t sugarcoat things:
“As long as it was 1-0, it felt close—like we might grab a draw,” he said. “But after their second goal, things opened up, and then they scored a third. Credit to them, but also to my guys. There’s not much to say or criticise. Even here in Turin, they gave everything.
“Sometimes you get past these obstacles, sometimes you don’t. For the first time in my career, I had to bring on a player [Giovane]. I’d never even seen him in training—a kid who just joined us Saturday. That tells you something about what we’re dealing with right now.
“But we’re not quitting. We know the situation, and we’ll keep pushing. It feels like we’re out at sea in a storm, but we’re not bailing. If someone wants to jump ship, fine—they can swim to shore. The rest of us are staying on board, ready to fight with everything we’ve got, whatever comes our way.”
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