Allegri: We have taken more seriousness after losing to Cremona, this victory is very important

Hupu, August 30th, AC Milan defeated Lecce 2-0 away in the second round of Serie A. After the game, Milan coach Allegri attended the press conference.

The outside world's rumors about transfers are flying all over the place...

"We have to talk about the game itself tonight, because it's important for us to win this game. The team played a good game, and although they gave their opponents two or three chances, they were not really threatened, but we should have handled it better. The victory today is important and can help us forget the loss against Cremona."

Do you like this Milan more tonight?

"The match must be won on the court, not because you can take it for granted by wearing a Milan jersey. The team played very humble and focused tonight, which is what will keep us moving forward."

How are you going to use Nkunku?

"I don't know how to use him yet. He is a very quality player, and we already have excellent players in the frontcourt. The key is to find a balance with them."

When did you decide to change the formation? Does it depend on the current and upcoming players?

"It wasn't what I decided suddenly. It's just that I no longer use a double striker, but I pulled one of them into the midfield so there were four midfielders. With this formation we could cover the field better and have more balance. We need to find a sense of security, which can only be obtained if we don't concede a goal in a few consecutive games."

Would you agree to let Moussa go? Why consider the exchange between Dovbik and Jimenez?

"I have never talked about Jimenez, nor have I talked about Moussa because we have an important game. There was already a lot of chaos last week, so this week, it is best to focus on the game for everyone's benefit. From tomorrow on, the club will consider what is the best for Milan, so that Milan will return to its due position and remain competitive."

What do you think of Modric?

"With an extraordinary player like Modric on the court, the team can better control the ball and space, but at a certain moment, you have to make some changes in the way of playing. In the second half, we played the ball slightly more directly, and the effect was very good. The opponent Lecce was excellent, and we achieved a beautiful victory."

What do you think about the transfer market and forward signings?

"This is not a question of the characteristics of the players. Maybe we can not even rely on traditional centers, but on the overall operation of the team on the court. Jimenez performed well today. He has only been practicing with the team for 20 days and is looking for state like some other players."

Has Milan become your ideal team?

"It's not easy to play such a game at Lecce. We played a good technical game in an orderly manner and without impatience. In some cases, our movement on the defensive end could have been better, but when you have different perceptions of danger, you'll be faster when you return to defense, which is not simple."

With the intervals on the national team's match day and the transfer market, are you more at ease?

"We can't think about what happened to Cremona anymore. I'm very at ease because it would feel very bad if you enter this interval with a negative result. As for the transfer market, that's what the club has to consider." Will Jimenez stay?

"He can help this team. He is important, he has only been 20 days. He played well tonight, plus two goals were blown off last week, but the key is that he can appear in those positions and score the ball...he will have a chance to score."

What do you think of Salemakels and Moussa? Did you train it better?

"This is not the so-called 'Alegri's training' issue... They are all excellent players. I think that no matter who plays, Milan must respect their opponents and must maintain great humility, rather than underestimating the opponent because we wear Milan's jerseys. It is a good thing for the team to remain serious after two goals were cancelled tonight. Unexpected situations should not and cannot change the team's performance."

How do you hope to remember this game?

"Remember it as the first three points of the league, but we have to get more points. After the game that lost to Cremona, let's play more seriously and responsible tonight, and be patient while off the ball."

About Esturpinian?

"I'm very happy because Esturpinian struggled at the beginning, but he made great progress in the second half. The team itself also improved on the physical level, and with the quality we finally won an important game."

What are you most satisfied with tonight?

"The team's sense of order and patience are 95 minutes in a game, and keeping the scene stable is the most important thing."