Crisis at Milan? Allegri holds an emergency meeting, as the Champions League is also at risk
football
Express newspaper
06/05/2026 0:00
Milan are facing a crucial moment in their season after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Sassuolo on Sunday.
With just three games remaining in Serie A, their grip on a Champions League spot is slipping.
Coach Massimiliano Allegri has faced his team at Milanello, demanding a major change in mentality to secure a top-four finish and save the season.
Allegri chose a moment of high tension on Tuesday to address his players directly at the club’s training center, according to Tuttomercatoweb.
The Rossoneri have struggled recently, culminating in a disappointing 2-0 away defeat to Sassuolo.
This drop in form leaves Milan in third place in the Serie A table with 67 points, closely followed by Juventus and Roma.
The 58-year-old coach asked the group to reflect on their journey and stressed that the team must immediately take collective responsibility to prevent a complete collapse.
The coach focused a lot on the great work the team has done.
Allegri gave a clear message to the dressing room, reminding them that they have worked seriously and intensely for 10 months, making it everyone’s responsibility to complete this path and achieve the objectives set.
His speech went beyond tactics, emphasizing the importance of representing the club.
He demanded that they change the situation for themselves, for the prestigious jersey and for the loyal fans.
The traveling fans supported the team relentlessly in Reggio Emilia from start to finish, only expressing their understandable dissatisfaction at the end after the final whistle.
While the meeting was strong and honest, the former Juventus coach is also trying to manage the psychological state of a team that is losing confidence.
Milan currently have a three-point lead over Juventus in fourth place, meaning any further mistakes could be disastrous. The coach is fully aware that he must extract every ounce of effort from his current core if the club is to remain calm in this frenetic race for the top four./Express newspaper/
