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AC Milan came away with just one point from their game against Parma last night. As highlighted by a column this morning, it’s becoming increasingly clear why Max Allegri has always talked about making the top four.
The Rossoneri were in a very good position, following the win against Roma last weekend, but failed to build some momentum ahead of the international break. Indeed, the mood certainly isn’t the best now, and the standings have been impacted too.
As highlighted by Lorenzo De Angelis of MilanNews, in light of yesterday’s performance, Allegri’s words make a bit more sense. Since his arrival, the gaffer has always been very careful when asking about the Scudetto, always referring to the Champions League objective.
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The trip to Parma, as the column continues, provided a banal yet obvious explanation: for the time being, the Rossoneri aren’t ready to compete for the Scudetto. In their last five games, the Rossoneri have won just twice, drawing the other games against low-level sides (except for Atalanta).
Above all, the inconsistency is the most worrying aspect because while the Rossoneri haven’t lost since August, you won’t get anywhere with the lapses in concentration. Nor will you be able to put pressure on your rivals by drawing tons of games.
In that sense, the performance in Parma was a clear snapshot of the team’s current state, with highs and lows as well as something in between. There’s room for improvement, but this Milan aren’t ready to aim for the stars just yet.
And perhaps, precisely for this reason, Allegri continues to avoid harsh words and premature promises, focusing only on the Champions League target.
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