This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. After Milan's 0-1 defeat to Lazio in the 29th round of Serie A, Massimiliano Allegri had to comment on the heated discussion he had with Rafael Leão when he decided to substitute the Portuguese player, who refused to shake hands with his coach as he left the field. Speaking to DAZN, Allegri downplayed the incident, explaining the player's frustration. 'He was a bit nervous because there were situations where he could have been better served and wasn't. There were two possible goal-scoring opportunities, and he got a bit angry. These things happen in a game,' he concluded, reminding that the championship is still long and that it is necessary to maintain calm to improve future performance. Regarding Serie A, Allegri emphasized that the goal is to secure access to the Champions League, not to fight for the Scudetto, especially after Inter drew 1-1 with Atalanta in the same 29th round of Serie A. 'After Inter's draw, everyone was talking about the title, but we need to be realistic. I believe Milan is having a good season, and we need to focus on the Champions objective; otherwise, we risk destroying what has been built over six months,' Allegri stated. Regarding the match, the coach acknowledged Lazio's superiority in the first half: 'We knew the difficulties. For them, it was a game of great importance. They put on a remarkable performance, especially in the first half. They ran a lot and then slowed down, which allowed us to have a good second half, but we didn't score.' Allegri lamented how his team conceded the goal and the numerous technical errors. 'We could have been a bit more organized in the first half to avoid conceding a goal like that. But, above all, we failed technically a lot,' he said, adding that the team suffered too many counterattacks. 'I believe we suffered more counterattacks today in the first half than in the entire season.' Finally, the Italian coach justified the defensive vulnerability with the team's advanced positioning. 'We had many men above the ball line, sometimes eight or even nine. If you lose the ball in the opponent's midfield during build-up, you either recover it immediately or suffer a counterattack; there's no escape,' he analyzed.
After Milan Massimiliano Allegri remains central to this story.
After Milan Massimiliano Allegri remains central to this story.
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