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Max Allegri emphasizes Milan's commitment to securing a Champions League spot, stating they will continue their journey together despite recent defeats. The team shifted back to a 3-5-2 formation after struggling with confidence.
Allegri: âMilan started a journey and will continue togetherâ
Max Allegri insists Milan âhave to knuckle downâ and lock down a Champions League spot, with reassuring words on his future. âWe started a journey together and will continue.â
The Rossoneri confidence was low after two consecutive heavy defeats to Napoli and Udinese, so the 4-3-3 formation was scrapped for a return to the 3-5-2.
It was far from a strong performance at the Stadio Bentegodi, as Adrien Rabiot got the only goal running onto a Rafael Leao assist before half-time, but Mike Maignan made several big saves.
Matteo Gabbia also had a goal disallowed for offside, while Alexis Saelemaekers saw his strike cleared off the line by Nicolas Valentini.
VERONA, ITALY â APRIL 19: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of , gestures during the Serie A match between and AC Milan at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on April 19, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Max Allegri stated that Milan has started a journey together and will continue to work towards securing a Champions League spot.
Milan switched to a 3-5-2 formation after experiencing low confidence due to two consecutive heavy defeats.
Adrien Rabiot scored the only goal for Milan, assisted by Rafael Leao, during their match at the Stadio Bentegodi.
Mike Maignan made several crucial saves, helping to maintain the scoreline despite Milan's overall lackluster performance.

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âTodayâs game was complicated because we were coming off two defeats, and when you are six rounds from the end, the fear and pressure sets in that you might not reach your target,â Allegri told DAZN Italia.
âTrips to Verona are always complicated, regardless of the fact this team only picked up 18 points this season, as they have these rapid counter-attacks that threaten goals. We shouldâve done better, but at this moment you have to knuckle down and get the points for our Champions League objective.â
Rafael Leao was hauled off the pitch as a substitute just past the hour mark, and although he did not repeat his tantrum, the Portugal international did seem irritated and asked assistant Aldo Dolcetti why he had been taken off.
Allegri also seemed furious with Santiago Gimenez in the final minutes and threatened to replace the substitute with Niclas Fullkrug, although he did not go through with that.
VERONA, ITALY â APRIL 19: Paolo Sammarco, Interim Head Coach of Hellas Verona, interacts with Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, prior to the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and AC Milan at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on April 19, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
âWe couldâve attacked the space better with our strikers, as Verona had been stretched out a bit. The best thing is that everyone participated when off the ball, everyone realised the importance of this victory.
âAt this stage, the result goes beyond the consideration for quality football, thatâs natural. We need to improve in certain situations, because we allowed an opportunity on the counter-attack when Bartesaghi ran forward and was out of position. This is his first real Serie A season, so he is still learning, but we must do better.â
Despite it being a poor result, it does still allow Milan to catch Napoli in second place, and create a buffer from Juventus in fourth ahead of next weekâs showdown with Allegriâs former club.
âWe havenât locked down a Champions League spot yet, but weâre close.â
VERONA, ITALY â APRIL 19: Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan celebrates scoring his teamâs first goal with teammate Rafael Leao during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and AC Milan at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on April 19, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Leao was jeered by Milan fans last week for his performance against Udinese, so were there improvements this afternoon, despite the substitution?
âLeao had a good game, he provided an assist, but I needed a striker with different characteristics at that moment and I chose Gimenez. Everyone must feel they have a role to play in this season, including those who are currently on the bench.â
There were also concerns for Youssouf Fofana, who was substituted after pulling up clutching his leg, amid fears it was more than mere cramp.
Allegri was asked outright about his future, amid reports that he could be tempted by a call from the FIGC for the Italy job.
âThere are no calls and anyway, my focus is on Milan. We have started a journey together, and will continue it together,â he replied.