Capello predicts mistakes Milan won’t repeat under Allegri | OneFootball

Former Milan coach Fabio Capello feels the Rossoneri will be mentally stronger under Massimiliano Allegri, but insists the Diavoli must finish in the top four: ‘Or it will be another failure.’

Milan are on the verge of confirming Allegri’s return to their bench after more than 11 years.

The Livorno-born tactician will be tasked with rebuilding a team that finished outside of a European placement last season.

New Rossoneri director Igli Tare moved quickly to hire the ex-Juventus and Milan boss, who has already won six Serie A titles as a coach.

ROME, ITALY – MAY 15: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of Juventus, lifts the Coppa Italia trophy after the team’s victory during the Coppa Italia 2023/2024 Final match between Atalanta BC and Juventus FC at Olimpico Stadium on May 15, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

“It was crucial to send a clear signal to the entire environment after an extremely disappointing season. Milan can no longer afford mistakes, and they’ve started off on the right foot,” Capello wrote in his latest column for La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Capello strongly believes that Allegri is the right man to take Milan back to the top and feels there are mistakes players won’t repeat under their new manager.

“I’m convinced that Tare played a key role in the decision to bet on Max, a coach with experience and personality. With Allegri on the bench, I expect to see the caprices of last season,” wrote Capello.

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Massimiliano Allegri Juventus (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images)

“Before discussing transfer and tactics, let’s focus on the immediate impact Max can have on Milan. First of all, on mentality. Last season, we saw a team that did everything right for 20 minutes and then switched off. Everyone was enthusiastic about attacking, but few made the same efforts when it came to tracking back. It won’t happen with Allegri, who has always created a cohesive environment and a team with a clear purpose and balance.”

Capello insisted that Milan should not sell Tijjani Reijnders, but “surely, if the Dutchman leaves, he’ll have to be adequately replaced.

“In my view – added Capello – Tare and Allegri should agree on technical choices, while CEO Giorgio Furlani must be responsible for approving or rejecting signings based on financial considerations.”

Capello also has clear ideas on Milan’s main target in 2025-26.

“I don’t know how far they can go, but I know exactly where they must finish. In the top four, otherwise it will surely be another failure,” he concluded.