"I have already done it publicly. I am not proud of it. I have done something that is probably unsportsmanlike. It is true it was a little touch, you shouldn't do it, especially a coach. I understand that he [Saelemaekers] was angry. I apologise to the coach [Allegri], I have already done so to [Milan] players Luka [Modric], [Mike] Maignan and Saelemaekers. I will learn from this and I hope I don't do it again in my career."
"When you are on the pitch you have to be respectful towards your rivals and referees. He is a very young coach, he's just getting started. He is doing well. I hope he wins a lot in his career and has all the capability to do so. A young coach like him needs experience, with experience you improve, you mature."
Cesc Fabregas apologised for making contact with AC Milan right-back Alexis Saelemaekers near the touchline in the 78th minute at the San Siro. Saelemaekers lost control of the ball and his momentum carried him backward into the coach, who raised his right arm and made contact. Saelemaekers reacted angrily and pointed before running toward his area. Both coaches exchanged words on the sidelines and Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri received a red card. Fabregas apologised to Allegri and several Milan players, called the act unsportsmanlike and said he will learn from the incident. Milan stayed second in the standings, seven points behind the leader.
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