Allegri warns Milan: ‘Easy to stay focused against Arsenal and Liverpool’ | OneFootball

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri warns that it was ‘easy’ for his players to remain focused against Arsenal and Liverpool, while the upcoming friendly against Perth Glory will show ‘how much we’ve grown in terms of respecting the opponent.’

Allegri held a press conference on Wednesday on the eve of a friendly game against Perth Glory, the final game for the Rossoneri in their pre-season tour of Asia.

Allegri warns Milan players ahead of Perth Glory friendly

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE – JULY 23: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan looks on prior to the Pre-Season Friendly match between Arsenal FC and AC Milan at National Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Singapore. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

“We are in the final stage of the tour and we’ve worked well. We have to play seriously and respect the opponent, who will give their all,” Allegri told reporters via Milannews.

“It will be an important test for them, but also for us. It’s a key test to improve our physical shape and tactical condition.

“It’s also an important mental test because it was easy to stay focused against Arsenal and Liverpool. Tomorrow, we’ll see how much we’ve grown mentally and in terms of respecting the opponent.”

The Rossoneri have been working under Allegri for nearly a month, and the Italian tactician was asked for a prediction on the Serie A title race.

“Napoli are the favourites to win the Scudetto because they are the defending champions,” he said.

“Then there’s Inter, who are strong and have been doing an excellent job for years. Then Juventus, Atalanta, Roma, Fiorentina and Lazio. Many teams will fight for the top four. Not playing in European competitions means we can train all week, but the downside is that Milan need to play in the Champions League to test ourselves against the top teams and the intensity of European football.”

Allegri ready to welcome Gimenez and Modric

Luka Modric during his first interview as a Milan player on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Milan won’t be involved in any European competition this season after finishing 8th in 2024-25.

Santiago Gimenez and Luka Modric will resume training at Milanello in a few days. The pair were given extra days off as they had been busy with international duties and the Club World Cup until a few weeks ago.

“They’ll join the group, and some young players will return to Milan Futuro and the Primavera squad,” Allegri concluded.

“That’s how we’ll prepare for the final 15 days before the Coppa Italia debut against Bari. Estupinan is a strong player, and he’s settling into a group of guys with strong values, on and off the pitch.”