Allegri’s assistant Landucci reflects on win over Bari and gives Leao injury update

Massimiliano Allegri’s assistant Marco Landucci believes that the AC Milan boss shall be pleased with some issues and fewer pleased with others after the 2-0 win over Bari.

Milan bought their 2025-26 season off to the best begin as they beat Bari 2-0 within the Coppa Italia spherical of 32 at San Siro on Sunday evening. The targets have been scored by Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic in every half, however the former did go off with an harm.

In the end although it was a job achieved with minimal fuss for the Rossoneri in opposition to a aspect from a division decrease. Now, they may hope to take some confidence and rhythm for it in view of the Serie A curtain raiser subsequent weekend in opposition to Cremonese.

Landucci was the one who sat within the dugout for tonight’s sport provided that Allegri was serving a suspension he bought within the remaining sport of his time at Juventus. He spoke to Mediaset after the sport, with MilanNews relaying his feedback.

Your ideas on the sport?

“It was an excellent angle. The workforce interpreted what they needed to do nicely. We missed a number of too many possibilities within the first half, however the workforce performed a severe sport.”

Will Leao be taking part in in opposition to Cremonese?

“I can’t inform you, he left the pitch due to this situation. We didn’t need to take any extra dangers. We’ll see the outcomes of the medical exams within the subsequent few days.”

On the formation…

“It trusted the scenario. We needed to search for Pulisic and Loftus-Cheek behind their midfielders and we needed to change the play as a result of their line was very slim, altering the play to go one-on-one. They shot too many occasions and we don’t like that.”

Does Loftus-Cheek must get extra concerned?

“He’s extremely robust, and he loves bodily contact. We would like him to get extra concerned, however in any case, he had a superb sport: as soon as he bought going, it was tough to cease him.”

On Santiago Gimenez: is he being sidelined because you’re searching for one other striker?

“I can’t discuss in regards to the switch market. Santi is a crucial participant for us; he arrived on August 4th. He got here on immediately, offered an help, and moved nicely. We’re pleased with him and the entire workforce.

“Everybody gave 100% in each coaching session: there was an important ambiance at Milanello. We’ll take pleasure in this night and begin occupied with Cremonese tomorrow. This workforce must take it one sport at a time and do one of the best they’ll.”

Have you ever spoken to Allegri but?

“I haven’t seen Allegri; he can’t come into the dressing room. Since I do know him, I’d say he’ll be pleased with some issues and fewer so with others. We’ll speak about it through the week.”