Following Milan's 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in the 28th round of the Italian championship, head coach Massimiliano Allegri shared his thoughts on the game and the championship race. The main spirit of his interview is this: a derby victory is a great joy, but it's not over yet.
Journalists asked Allegri an interesting question: "Do you remember how Milan last won both derbies in the championship in 2011, how that season ended?" The coach gave a short but meaningful answer: that year, AC Milan became champions. However, he immediately clarified the current situation - this season, Inter has a 7-point advantage, and that's a big difference.
Allegri also touched upon the team's overall performance. He emphasized that AC Milan has accumulated 60 points, surpassing Juventus and Como. According to the coach, the team worked for six months to reach March in the best form. Now the decisive part of the season is beginning - Allegri didn't use the phrase "fate" for nothing: because it's precisely during this period that every point changes the championship race.
In his opinion, the whole team is feeling well, and the most important thing is to continue accumulating points. He called the management's arrival to the game a pleasant situation, but put an end to excessive hasty conclusions, saying "we haven't achieved anything yet."
Regarding the game itself, Allegri admitted that the team ran too much in the first half but stepped back slightly in the second half, allowing the opponent some assists. However, he emphasizes an important point: there were no "truly dangerous" situations. AC Milan defended in an organized manner, while also creating several good chances.
Nevertheless, Allegri's conclusion is firm: Inter Milan remains the main favorite in the league. That is, the derby was won, but the battle for the championship isn't over yet - there's the heaviest, longest, and most nervous part ahead.
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