Ibrahimovic Akan Tetap di Milan di Musim Depan

Milan - Massimiliano Allegri percaya Zlatan Ibrahimovic akan tetap di Milan. Ibra sendiri kerap dispekulasikan akan meninggalkan Milan pada bursa transfer musim panas nanti.

Allegri memberikan wawancara panjang dan mendapat banyak pertanyaan tentang masa depan Ibrahimovic. Top skorer Seri A musim musim ini dengan raihan 28 gol tersebut santer dikabarkan akan meninggalkan Milan musim panas mendatang, tapi Allegri menyatakan sebaliknya.

Di sisi lain, ia juga mengaku senang dengan skuad yang dimilinya saat ini.

"Dia (Ibrahimovic) bilang mencintai Milan dan berkata akan tetap di Milan," kata Allegri seperti dilansir Football Italia.

"Siapa yang aku impikan untuk dilatih? Itu pertanyaan sulit. Melatih pemain juara seperti Messi atau Christiano Ronaldo adalah impian semua (pelatih).

"Aku memiliki Ibrahimovic dan Thiago Silva dan aku cukup beruntung atas hal ini, tanpa melupakan mereka yang telah meninggalkan klub."

"Milan masih punya waktu 10 tahun lagi dengan para juara ini, terutama dengan para pemain asal Italia-nya. Berbeda dengan sang juara saat ini, yang sedikit sekali punya pemain asal Italia, yang mana buruk bagi persepakbolaan Italia," tukasnya.

Angry Allegri blasts penalty gift

koclokindoblog, 4 april 2012,

AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri was left gutted by the crucial second penalty 'gifted' to Barcelona in their 3-1 Champions League victory.

Lionel Messi converted from the spot twice to give Barcelona a 2-1 advantage before half-time in the sides' quarter-final tie, following their 0-0 draw in the first leg at the San Siro, before Andreas Iniesta killed off the contest in the second half with a cool finish at the Camp Nou.

Antonio Nocerino had made it 1-1 with a neat finish from Zlatan Ibrahimovic's pass, after Messi had scored the opener from the spot.

Alessandro Nesta fouled the Argentine for the first penalty, giving the referee little choice, but it was his second foul for an alleged pull of Sergio Busquets' shirt that left Allegri fuming.

"They had two penalties, one gifted by us, the other gifted by the referee," Allegri said.

"It's a shame, as it was a moment of the match where Barcelona weren't doing much and it was just before the break."

Ibrahimovic was left disgusted by referee Bjorn Kuipers' decision, claiming Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho's long-held view on perceived favouritism of Barcelona was starting to have some merit.

"We got back to 1-1 and then we saw a penalty decision given against us that I cannot understand. The ball was not in play, but he whistled. It was an odd decision, a strange decision. It ruined the game," Ibrahimovic said.

"They don't need to be given favours. We're talking about the best team in the world. I'm starting to understand Mourinho's reaction every time he comes here. I've been through it myself now. I understand more and more."

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola was happy for his players to do their talking on the pitch, claiming their 21 shots to Milan's three reflected their dominance.

"They have had three efforts on goal and we have had 21 and this is against a strong Italian team," Guardiola said.

He went on to refute former Barca player Ibrahimovic's claims as his side made the semi-finals of the competition for a fifth-straight season.

"Ibrahimovic can say the same as Mourinho but we respond on the pitch. They were two penalties.

"They were fouls in the area and they were given so they were two penalties. This is what I have been taught since I was a child.

"If Ibrahimovic says it is thanks to the referees then fine, but we have qualified five times and the players speak on the pitch, which is where they should do their talking."

The reigning champions could well face a repeat of their 2009 semi-final with Chelsea as the Londoners hold a 1-0 advantage over Benfica heading into the second leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

"Chelsea still have a game to play, in the Champions League everything is very difficult. We have to be cautious with Benfica, Chelsea have a very good team but everything is possible," he said.

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Allegri praises Barca brilliance

koclokindoblog, 3 april 2012,

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has heaped praise on Champions League quarter-final opponents Barcelona ahead of Tuesday's return leg.

The Serie A giants travel to Camp Nou knowing that a victory or a score draw will see them progress in the competition after a goalless stalemate in the first leg at San Siro.

Allegri concedes Barca have the edge and admitted that his side have not prepared for the match properly.

"We have not had too much time to prepare for the game tactically because we have been playing every three days," Allegri said.

"We will do it tonight in Barcelona. In any case we played against them just last week and we are ready.

"Barcelona are still the best side in the world, but there will be some crucial moments tomorrow night that we have to make the most of. I expect Barca to be at their best.

"I am not going to think too much about the final score, it could finish 0-0 and go to penalties although I doubt that will happen."

Saturday's 1-1 draw with Catania has left Milan just two points clear of second-placed Juventus in the Serie A, but Allegri has called on his players to switch their focus to the continental clash.

"The team must not think about the mistakes at Catania," the 44-year-old said.

"We are going to Barcelona to play a game that is worth a semi-final spot in the Champions League and we have to only think about that.

"The Scudetto can wait for a few days."

Alexandre Pato could make his first appearance for the club in over a month after being named in the squad for Tuesday's match, but Allegri still has doubts about the Brazilian's fitness.

"I saw Pato yesterday for the first time in a month, he trained for the first time with the squad," he added.

"He will conduct his second training session tomorrow and then I will see."

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Milan unbowed despite Coppa exit

 koclokindoblog.blogspot.com, 21 Maret 2012,

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said his side would hold their heads high after being knocked out of the Coppa Italia by Juventus.

Milan had gone into Tuesday's second leg trailing 2-1 after their meeting at the San Siro last month, but the visitors managed to force extra time, after replying to Alessandro Del Piero's 28th-minute opener with second-half goals from Djamel Mesbah and Maxi Lopez.

Mirko Vucinic's stunning long-range strike ultimately settled the tie in the hosts' favour in extra time, but Allegri saw no reason to be downbeat afterwards, insisting Milan will have no problems picking themselves back up for Saturday's crucial Serie A clash with Roma.

"Milan have gone out with their heads held high," Allegri told Rai. "I'm happy with the performance from the lads."

"It's a pity that we haven't been able to reach the final, but we brought some players back who had not played for a while."

"In extra-time we were very tired, we had expended a lot of energy and we were not able to really attack them."

"We will be ready for Saturday as we have four days to recuperate. A few players did not play tonight, while some others were effectively only on the field for a half, like (Antonio) Nocerino and (Zlatan) Ibrahimovic."

"I'm confident ahead of our upcoming matches because the team played a good game tonight."

Ibrahimovic had been replaced during the half-time interval, sparking fears he might not be available for Roma's visit, but Allegri insisted the Sweden international's withdrawal had been a purely precautionary measure.

"Ibrahimovic still had some back pain so I decided to take him off," Allegri said.

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