"Put it this way, they would not go to dinner together, with Gazzetta stating they are not fond of each other. Allegri tips the scales with wins, being successful in 11 of their 19 clashes, potentially showing that the result-oriented football is more important than the 'playful' approach of Sarri. For the Lazio coach, playing well is the most important thing, whereas the Livorno-born coach has stated regularly that entertainment is secondary to him."
"Allegri even stated that Sarri effectively did not have pressure or responsibility. Then, there was the fact that Sarri replaced Allegri at Juventus in 2019, something which didn't really help the relationship. The now-Milan coach summarised it perfectly in 2022, 'In terms of character, we're opposites [...] He's doing a great job, Lazio is a well-coached team'. A positive relationship may not be there, but there is certainly some respect."
Massimiliano Allegri and Maurizio Sarri present contrasting managerial profiles for Milan versus Lazio. Allegri emphasizes results and has beaten Sarri 11 times in 19 meetings. Sarri prioritizes attractive, playing-focused football over entertainment. Both coaches originate from Tuscany and have experienced public spats, including incidents in 2017 and Sarri replacing Allegri at Juventus in 2019. Allegri described them as opposites in 2022 while acknowledging Sarri's strong work and Lazio's good coaching. The relationship is not warm, but professional respect exists, adding a layer of tension to the match-up.
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