Allegri gives update on 'improving' Pulisic and hopes for 'wonderful' derby result

"It doesn't change anything at all. Bonny and Esposito are excellent players. It's a great match to play, but it's a tough one. They're very strong, and the table shows it. We'll see if we can play well and get a result."

"I think he's improving his condition, he'll be crucial for us in the final part of the season. It's not like a player who goes two or three months without scoring doesn't mean he's no longer capable. He started the season with an injury, and he had a series of setbacks that didn't put him in the best condition to perform."

"We'll try to get off to a good start. Let's hope it happens like it did in 2011. We have to be realistic and focus on the final goal. The season doesn't end tonight. Tonight is a great night, getting a good result would be wonderful."

AC Milan prepares for a significant derby clash against Inter, with head coach Massimiliano Allegri emphasizing the importance of the match despite Inter's strong position as title favorites. Milan won their previous meeting 1-0 in November, with Christian Pulisic scoring the decisive goal after a rebound, while goalkeeper Mike Maignan made a crucial penalty save. Allegri made one tactical adjustment, replacing Davide Bartesaghi with Pervis Estupinan due to fitness concerns. The coach expressed confidence in his squad's ability to compete, noting that a victory would reduce the gap to seven points. Allegri also addressed Christian Pulisic's form, explaining that recent setbacks and an early-season injury have affected his consistency, though he remains an important player for the season's final stages.

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