"Allegri felt it was essential to offer his players a chance to recover physically and mentally, so they could face the upcoming trip to Pisa with confidence and strength. His decision to extend the rest period granted to the team is no coincidence. The trip to Pisa, scheduled for February 13th, is the third consecutive away match and comes amid a particularly intense schedule."
"After the usual post-match recovery session, Allegri decided to grant the group extra time to recharge their batteries. After the Pisa game, Milan have the rescheduled match against Como on February 18. Parma (home) is on February 22nd, Cremonese (away) is on March 1 and then the derby on March 8. So, being at 100% for that pre-derby run is crucial, because points cannot be dropped."
"It will be particularly useful also for players like Rafael Leao, Christian Pulisic, Alexis Saelemaekers and Niclas Füllkrug who are all battling minor ailments, as well as the 40-year-old Luka Modric who had appeared a bit fatigued when the schedule was packed."
Massimiliano Allegri granted AC Milan an extended break after the win over Bologna, with light training on Wednesday and no return until Sunday. The rest aims to manage player energy levels and allow physical and mental recovery before the trip to Pisa on February 13. The Pisa match is the third straight away fixture amid an intense schedule, followed by rescheduled Como (Feb 18), Parma (Feb 22), Cremonese (Mar 1) and the derby on March 8. Maintaining full fitness for the pre-derby run is crucial because points cannot be dropped. The break will help players coping with minor ailments and fatigue.
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