"Massimiliano Allegri is not an exciting coach. With him, you are not going to have moments of trickery often. Instead, AC Milan are expected to play a controlled game. It would be disrespectful to call Allegri's football style boring, and whilst it may seem it, it largely isn't. His football is effective, and even when facing problems, he can make small tweaks to keep his team fighting."
"Instead, 'Allegri's skill' is in the numbers, and how the team is performing. Whilst they are eight points behind Inter, albeit with a game in hand, they are seven points clear of fifth place, making a Champions League place much more viable. After all, the 53 points gathered this season after 24 games have only been bettered once, by Carlo Ancelotti in the 2003-4 season, where the team was undeniably stronger as a whole."
"The focus moving forward then is to keep the run going. Although the unbeaten streak does not matter in Allegri's mind, it is secondary compared to their Champions League qualification. Of course, it helps, but his team still make errors that need to be sorted. Whether it be their ruthlessness in front of goal, or the difficulties against lower-ranked opposition. There is plenty to smile about, too, and the Diavolo have worked hard to be in this position."
Massimiliano Allegri emphasizes controlled, effective football that focuses on results over flair. A tactical tweak to the 4-3-3 recently re-energised the team and earned three points. AC Milan sit eight points behind Inter with a game in hand and seven points clear of fifth, making Champions League qualification a realistic objective. The squad has accumulated 53 points from 24 games, a performance only surpassed once under Carlo Ancelotti in 2003-04. The primary aim is to maintain the run and secure a top-four finish, while addressing finishing ruthlessness and inconsistency against lower-ranked opponents.
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