AC Milan away against Udinese: Allegri: This game is more critical than fighting against Naples and Juventus!

After losing to Cremona in the first round, AC Milan successfully boosted the league ranking with two consecutive victories defeated Lecce and Bologna. Allegri was banned for protesting against Bologna against the referee being sent off by a red card. Now AC Milan will challenge Udinese away - the team has beaten Inter Milan this season. "This is one of the 4 most critical games of the season," Allegri said before the game, "It is a crucial test for us to play against Udinese." How important is it to continue the winning streak? The team has just won two consecutive victories and we will face a tough battle. Udinese has accumulated 7 points, their physical fitness is excellent, and it has always been extremely difficult to play at Udinese. This is an important test for us, and we have discussed: the momentum of the previous two victories must be continued. We are very clear that the opponent is a team that is physically against strong and difficult to defeat, and this game is an opportunity to prove oneself. Has the

team completely "recovered"?

This needs to be proved by the arena. Weekend games are the key test. You can't just think that we are all impeccable just because we win two games. At the beginning of the game, we must get into the state immediately, otherwise we will fall into a passive position, especially against opponents like Udinese. There are always 4 "turning point" games in a season, and the weekend showdown is one of them: we must deal with it with a strong sense of responsibility and play a game that is both holistic and technical. The space on the court will be very limited, and we must seize the only opportunity - the team's current opportunity conversion rate is too low and it must be improved. Everyone must be prepared. Is

Fofana important to maintaining on-field balance?

Now or the next two months, this is not a question of "imbalance or not". Perhaps our playing style will be adjusted in two months, and the team's condition and confidence will improve, and everything depends on the situation at different stages. The team needs to understand that there are multiple tactics that can be flexibly switched during the game. Fofaner is a great player, and his role is key, but he needs to score more goals. We are working in this direction with all the players. Now you need to forget the previous victory for the time being and focus on what you should do next. In the four games against Lecce, Napoli and Juventus, this weekend's showdown is the most important.

How important is the diversification of the goal distribution this season?

We have strong forwards, but I think by the end of the season, not only will the forwards contribute a certain number of goals, but the midfielder and the defender also need to share the offensive tasks. Midfielders can score forward, while defenders can score by headers, and they can all help the team.

How to improve the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system?

I don't know what specific aspects should be improved, but I can only say that VAR is a tool that can reduce game penalty mistakes. In many cases, VAR penalty is subjective, which is normal. There are mistakes in the past, there are now, and there will be still in the future. This is the norm. The scenario that needs to be improved is: when there is a clear offside, the corner kick is still awarded - this kind of objective penalty problem must be corrected. I even took a lot of effort to arrange the troops, and the VAR matter should be considered by the person in charge.

How do you view Gimenez's current status?

He has gained many opportunities, and the key is to keep a stable mindset. He has always had the ability to score goals and will definitely score goals in the future. What is the situation with Pulisic and Leo?

Leo has recovered smoothly, hoping that he can catch up with the game against Napoli, and he will definitely not be able to play against Lecce. Pulisic is in much better shape and has been integrated smoothly. He is indeed an excellent player. I will decide whether to start on the weekend - We still have an important game on Wednesday, and we can't take it lightly, both at home and away. All the players who came on the bench made important contributions to the team. Christian (Plisic) was out for a while due to an ankle injury and then played in the national team again. He is very strong and can play for 30 minutes, 60 minutes or even 90 minutes. As long as he is on the court, he is a player who can put pressure on his opponents.

Is the outside world (including commentators) too "flattering" about Milan and is the optimism too strong? The

weekend matches are crucial to continuing a good record. We will welcome the game with the right mindset and do not need to rely on emotional outbursts to increase our concentration. When will Ricci be the starter?

Samuelle (Ric) is constantly improving on the physical, technical and mental levels, always ready to play and is a reliable player. To form a competitive team, multiple mature and trustworthy players are needed.

How to evaluate the team's current defensive performance?

First of all, it is important to make it clear that 10 of our 19 players are new players. The familiarity between each other will continue to improve over time and the team will perform better and better. We made several pass selection mistakes against Bologna because we failed to handle the ball in a more reasonable way. Who will be the captain when

Menion is absent?

99% of the possibility is Matteo Gabiya.

Do you feel the unity of the team atmosphere? Do some details make you feel that this team has the potential to compete for the championship?

There is a detail that illustrates the problem: the team's celebration status when scoring goals - whether it is against Lecce or Bologna, it makes people feel that "this is a real team." Players must unite because they win the game on the field. I will try my best to help and avoid causing trouble to the team. We must keep a low profile: in Milan, winning is the norm.

Where can Modric rank among the champions you have coached?

I am also very lucky and have coached many outstanding players. Modric is the Golden Globe winner, so there is no need to go into details. It was a pleasure to see him play football.

What is the comment on Salemacles?

Alexis (Salemacles) is a major player who has the potential to become very good.

How to make the team's defensive focus reach a high level in a short period of time?

Rely on training, and more importantly, the players themselves have excellent abilities - the players' personal abilities are the key, and if they do not have the ability, everything is empty talk. We only played a few games and had to stay down to earth. I know the atmosphere in Milan is very lively and I will try to avoid potential risks. We must treat the game with a normal mind: for Milan, winning is the norm, and losing is the exception. The league is now in the third round, and if you want to compete for the championship, you need to score another 85 points. We will definitely encounter difficulties next, and the team spirit shown on the court is crucial - home fans will give us great support. I'll emphasize again: this weekend's game is one of the 4 most critical games in the league this season.