Ac Milan gafer Max Allegri admitted
that Milan were fortunate “were are fortunate with the goals” and has more good
news after their 2-0 win over Celtic.
“It
was important to win and we struggled at the start of the second half, as we
couldn’t get it clear. We were fortunate with the goal,” confessed the Coach on
Sky Sport Italia.
“It
was a good victory for a group of players who were whittled down to the bone,
but played with substance. What counted was getting the points.
“I
am not angry at always getting the goals in the final stages, as if all games
went like this I’d be happy! The truth is towards the end the spaces open up
more and we can create more chances.
“We
do have to improve, as we gave the ball away too much and tried to force the
passes through, but it was a good reaction from the side to earn victory.
“The
lads have heart and desire, as they know a game is always open until the final
whistle, as we saw against Torino. What we do need to improve is how we read
the game, knowing when to take up the tempo or slow it down. We started playing
Celtic’s game with long balls, which is what we should not be doing.
“We
must always try to think positive. I have faith in the last 15-20 minutes of a
game, as I know anything can happen there. The substitutions helped, as they
did on Saturday.
“We
won our first Scudetto thanks to our form from January
onwards, while we lost the second title because of injuries. I often consider
players on the bench to be more important than those in the starting XI”.
Milan
next match will be against SS Napoli in a Serie A showdown on Sunday evening.
“This
result also means we can prepare as best we can for the game with Napoli on
Sunday. I have to compliment Rafa Benitez, who in a few months has been
able to transform their playing style.
“M’Baye Niang, Ignazio Abate and Andrea Poli should all be back on Sunday, we have
a few days to recover enthusiasm and fitness levels for the first big
head-to-head of our season.
“I
do not envy Benitez’s squad at all. I am happy with the side at my disposal, I
think we’ll have a good season and in Serie A have plenty of time to make up for
the early setbacks.”
