Massimiliano Allegri said he had given up his appeal against the two-match ban, preferring instead to accept the punishment and focus on the future. The Milan coach, speaking in the press conference on the eve of the match against Monza, explained that the decision was taken to avoid further complications and not to create unnecessary tension. "It's something that happened. I decided to give up the appeal, maybe instead of two matchdays I'll take four," he said, underlining that the biggest disappointment was not being able to win the three points after a positive match against Roma, with a final result of 3-3.
Allegri also expressed his regret for not being on the bench during Turin's matches against Juventus and Monza, stating that his role is a supporting one and that the coaching staff is more competent to manage game situations. "The biggest disappointment is that we didn't bring home the three points after a good game, the rest is just talk. It's sad not to be on the bench tomorrow and in Turin against Juve, because I'm having fun on the bench," he said, reiterating his trust in the staff who, according to him, "will do better than me because they are very good and won't need advice from the stands".
Regarding LucianoGasperini's recent statements, Allegri specified that he had not listened to his words and that he believes that the sentences reported may be incorrect. He asked for the matter to be closed, as neither the disqualification nor the result of the match can be changed. "I want this thing to be closed as we cannot change either the disqualification or the result. Let's think about moving up the table," he added, highlighting the need to focus on the table rather than off-field controversies.
Milan, who are currently in the recovery zone, will have to face Monza on the ninth matchday of Serie A, with the aim of recovering lost points. Allegri reiterated that the focus is on the next match and the need to improve performance on the pitch. With the disqualification already accepted, the club is preparing for a new round of matches, with the aim of consolidating its position in the standings and avoiding further disciplinary penalties. The technical staff's next meeting will therefore be against Monza, where the objective is to return to winning ways and recover any points lost.