Sacchi believes Milan are still in the Scudetto race with advantage remaining: "Decisive in spring"

"Not participating in the cups is a great advantage for Milan. Having only one competition to think about is decisive, especially in spring when physical energies begin to drop. My Milan, when he had a great performance in the European Cup, could not repeat himself the following Sunday in the league. And do you know why? Human beings cannot think of more than one thing at a time, so it is logical that, if you have the Champions League in mind, the concentration on Serie A inevitably drops."

"Milan must be good at taking advantage of this advantage, also because having fewer commitments will also have less chance of injuries. In addition, Allegri will be able to coach the team for an entire week, trying to convey his principles of play and carefully evaluating the conditions, both athletic and psychological, of all his boys."

AC Milan remain legitimate title contenders while keeping public expectations measured and prioritizing Champions League qualification. The club's lack of additional cup commitments concentrates effort on the league, preserves physical energy during the spring, and lowers travel and injury risk. Fewer midweek fixtures allow fuller training weeks, greater tactical reinforcement, and closer evaluation of players' athletic and psychological conditions. Consistent training and recovery across a long season can improve league performance, and focused weekly preparation can help sustain a sustained title challenge.

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