"“When results are lacking, I am the first person responsible, as I am the coach,” Allegri told DAZN, as quoted by Football Italia. “These lads have always given their all, we mustn't go looking for blame right now, but focus on how we achieved many victories this season and need to get two more.”"
"“I said repeatedly that the Champions League spot was not locked down, despite what everyone else claimed, because I knew we hadn't had a dip yet.” “The dip has arrived, now we've got to finish it off.”"
"Ederson, Davide Zappacosta and Giacomo Raspadori had given Atalanta a three-goal cushion by the 51st minute, though a late revival almost snatched a point for Allegri's side. Strahinja Pavlovic scored in the 88th minute before Christopher Nkunku tucked away a stoppage-time penalty, but it proved to be too little, too late for the Rossoneri."
"The Opta supercomputer has now assigned Milan a 60.7% chance of qualifying for UEFA's flagship competition, and while Allegri shouldered the blame for the defeat, he said his team must recover from their recent slump to achieve their end goal."
Milan lost 3-2 to Atalanta, falling behind after three goals by the 51st minute. Strahinja Pavlovic scored in the 88th minute and Christopher Nkunku converted a stoppage-time penalty, but the comeback was not enough. Milan remained in the top four due to head-to-head superiority over Roma, though their form worsened with a winless run at San Siro. Allegri accepted responsibility as coach and asked the team to avoid blame, focusing instead on how they previously won and on finishing the season strongly. Opta assigned Milan a 60.7% chance of qualifying for the Champions League.
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