‘AC Milan content with 0-0, Pulisic is sensitive and Leao can never be consistent’

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Luka Modric of AC Milan is consoled by Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, as he’s assisted off by medical employees after happening injured in the course of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)

Max Allegri insists Milan ‘may be content material with the purpose’ in opposition to Juventus, admits Christian Pulisic is ‘delicate’ to his drought, however warns Rafael Leao ‘can by no means be constant.’

The Rossoneri felt it was maybe extra essential to maintain the Bianconeri at a secure distance from third somewhat than sustain with Napoli in second, and it confirmed at San Siro in a tactical stalemate.

There have been some probabilities, above all Alexis Saelemaekers hitting the crossbar and the Khephren Thuram purpose dominated offside, however Milan have now failed to attain of their final six consecutive Serie A conferences with Juve.

Allegri sees optimistic level for Milan

“It was a really balanced, tactical sport, with an important deal at stake. We had a few conditions, as did Juventus,” Allegri instructed DAZN Italia.

“Juve have numerous power in depth with gamers who can come off the bench and take males on down the wings, however my lads defended very effectively, aside from one cross that David didn’t get his head to.

“We may be content material with the purpose, because it permits us to take one other small step ahead, we’re mathematically now simply six factors away from securing our goal, so which means profitable two video games.

“The draw was the best consequence, these are balanced matches the place an incident can change the sport, and it was a good consequence.”

Allegri was seen on the touchline getting livid together with his gamers for permitting some Juve counter-attacks and he laughed when requested about these conditions.

“We conceded three objectives in opposition to Udinese and didn’t even discover, these had been all counter-attacks, and in the present day we misplaced the ball two or 3 times dangerously. Nevertheless, the lads defended very effectively when chasing them down.

“I do want we’d had extra exact passing and timing of the passes to finish our strikes.”

Luka Modric was compelled off after a nasty conflict of heads with Manuel Locatelli, and continued to look considerably dazed on the touchline.

The entrance pairing of Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic continues to do little to assist both participant within the 3-5-2 formation, and Niclas Fullkrug this time changed the USMNT star to shake issues up a bit with an actual Quantity 9.

“I believe Rafa performed effectively tonight, it was one in all his finest performances of the season. Between assists and objectives, he gave his contribution this time period, however you can’t anticipate a participant like this to be notably constant. He by no means has been, not even 4 or 5 years in the past, as a result of he lights up on the proper time,” insisted Allegri.

“He helped out defensively in the present day and had a great angle, he had a few modifications of tempo, which he had struggled with currently as a consequence of health issues. He took on Bremer and pulled the ball again, so it was one in all his finest performances.”

Pulisic in the meantime has now equalled his worst ever goalless streak, failing to seek out the online for 16 consecutive video games, identical to at Chelsea in 2022, and is but to contribute a purpose in 2026.

“Christian is a really delicate man and this drought is hitting him tougher. He’s additionally somebody who struggles extra with the physicality of duels and the shortage of a centre-forward, however I need to attempt to give a steadiness to this crew, as we have now an goal to realize.

“I realise he’s not totally suited to this, I had requested him to play centre-right tonight and Leao centre-left, so we had been and not using a centre-forward. Relaxation assured, by the tip of the season Pulisic may have given his contribution,” assured Allegri.

“The outcomes in the end are a tally of factors, and now we’d like six factors somewhat than seven to safe the Champions League spot. Now we have now to arrange effectively for Sassuolo, and play higher on a technical stage.”

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