Massimiliano Allegri has declared that he is giving up his appeal against his two-match ban following his expulsion during the match against Roma. The statement was made in the press conference held before the match against Monza, where the coach clearly expressed his position on the case. Allegri added, in a light tone, that "maybe instead of 2 I'll take 4", indicating a possible more severe reaction from the football authorities.
The decision comes immediately after the controversial Napoli-Roma match, in which Allegri was sent off for a foul on the pitch. The coach explained that the disqualification was the most painful part, but underlined that the real disappointment was not being able to win the three points in a match that, in his opinion, had been played well. “The rest is all talk,” he said, referring to the discussions that took place on the pitch and around Maradona.
Allegri also recalled the words he might have said to the fourth official and the reactions of some spectators who, according to him, had expressed judgments against Roma and Gasperini. He reiterated that the decision to drop the appeal was taken calmly, leaving no room for further controversy. “There is little to say, so much has already happened,” he added, highlighting that the disqualification is now a reality that cannot be changed.
The coach closed the conference with a comment on the future of the team, stating that he doesn't worry about being on the bench. “It's sad that I won't be on the bench, I enjoy going there and especially in Turin, but whoever goes there will do much better than me,” he said, underlining the strength of his staff and the trust in teamwork.
With the disqualification made official, Inter will have to face Monza with a new tactical approach. Allegri expressed confidence in the team's ability to overcome this difficulty and continue to compete for titles. The next match will be an opportunity to demonstrate the club's resilience and to put into practice the lessons learned from the recent suspension.