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Report Milan want Xabi Alonso or Italiano if Allegri is fired
TL;DR
Milan is considering Xabi Alonso or Vincenzo Italiano as potential replacements for Max Allegri if he is fired. The team's poor performance is jeopardizing their Champions League qualification.
Key points
- Milan considers Xabi Alonso or Vincenzo Italiano as replacements for Allegri
- Allegri's job is at risk due to poor team performance
- Champions League qualification is in jeopardy
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Report Milan want Xabi Alonso or Italiano if Allegri is fired
There are reports Max Allegri wonât stay, so Milan could look towards ex-Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso or Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano, but one of them is heading to Chelsea.
The tension is growing behind the scenes after a run of dismal results put Champions League qualification at risk going into the final three rounds of the Serie A season.
MILAN, ITALY â JANUARY 08: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, gives the team instructions during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Genoa CFC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Long-term Milan reporter and commentator Carlo Pellegatti claims on his YouTube channel that Allegri is at loggerheads with CEO Giorgio Furlani and will not have another season with him pulling the strings.
This is because itâs rumoured the Rossoneri signed players that Allegri quite simply did not want as part of his squad.
Milan looking for Allegri alternatives
Q&A
Why is Max Allegri's job at Milan in jeopardy?
Max Allegri's job is at risk due to a series of poor results that threaten the team's Champions League qualification.
Who are the potential candidates to replace Allegri at Milan?
The potential candidates to replace Allegri include Xabi Alonso and Vincenzo Italiano.
Is Vincenzo Italiano heading to Chelsea?
Yes, reports suggest that Vincenzo Italiano is heading to Chelsea, complicating his potential move to Milan.