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"We will have to do something extraordinary to win the Scudetto" - Milan coach Allegri
Italian champions AC Milan confront Sunday's Serie A clash with Siena knowing that they are in a must-win situation, because anything less than the three points would practically hand the Scudetto to league leaders Juventus.Milan trail their rivals by just three points, but with only a handful of games left to play this season, the Rossoneri can't afford any more slip-ups.
Massimiliano Allegri, the coach of Milan, understands that the title isn't in his team's hands any longer, but as a mathematical possibility still exists he has no plans of relinquishing the title.
"We have to return to the top of the table even if just for a couple of hours" - Milan boss Allegri
Italian champions AC Milan welcome Bologna to the San Siro stadium on Sunday in a game which they must win in order to remain in contention for the Scudetto.Milan find themselves one point behind league leaders Juventus with only six rounds left to play in the Serie A this season, and simply can't afford to slip-up any more to win back-to-back titles.
But according to head coach Massimiliano Allegri, the Rossoneri will have to be in top form because they face a very difficult Bologna side who are particularly dangerous when in the attacking third and will arrive in the San Siro with nothing to lose.
Milan coach Allegri urges his players to focus on Roma and not on Barcelona
Massimiliano Allegri, the coach of AC Milan, affirmed that his team shouldn't think about next week's Champions League quarter-final with Barcelona, but concentrate on Saturday's league clash with Roma.The Italian champions will be hoping to edge closer towards back-to-back Scudettos when they welcome Roma to the San Siro stadium, in what is expected to be a hotly-contested encounter.
"We will play against Barca, but right now we have to think about Roma, who are a very tough team to beat," Allegri declared to reporters during a press conference.
Massimiliano Allegri denies Zlatan Ibrahimovic row and focuses on Lecce clash
Massimiliano Allegri, the coach of AC Milan, denied that there is a rift between him and star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the Sweden international criticised his tactics during the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday.Allegri, who played Ibrahimovic out of his regular position during the clash, downplayed the issue to the local press ahead of Milan's crucial Serie A fixture with Lecce on Sunday.
"I don't have and never had a problem with Ibra. Over the course of a year you can have some differences regarding ideas or some discussions, that can also act as a motivating force during an important moment of the season," Allegri stated.
Barcelona vs AC Milan: A tricky test to kick off the UEFA Champions League campaign
This may be, in one way or another, for different reasons. In the end though, it is all for the same goal: succeeding in Europe. As title holders and UEFA Super Cup winners, the Spanish giants have much to defend.
On their side, the Italians will be looking to build something new on a strong foundation - having failed to leave their mark at continental level last season subsequent to a bitter defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Round of 16. They certainly have the players to undertake their mission with confidence, but their latest result somehow puts in doubt their capability to shake the Camp Nou.
At the weekend
AC Milan were held to a 2-2 draw against Lazio, but it wasn’t in the most disappointing manner. The Rossoneri actually came from two goals down to level the match, thanks to goals from former Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Antonio Cassano. In fact, they probably had more positives out of their league game than the Catalans.