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Massimiliano Allegri insists AC Milan want to win the Coppa Italia
The Rossoneri boss is full of respect for the Old Lady, but assured that they have set their sights on eliminating their rivals to reach the final of the Italian cup
8 Feb 2012 08:54:00
By Stefan Coerts
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AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri is eagerly anticipating the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final tie with Juventus at San Siro this Wednesday evening.
The Rossoneri have not won the Italian cup since 2002-03, and Allegri is desperate to guide the Serie A champions to Coppa glory this term.
"The fact that Juve still haven’t lost after 20 Serie A fixtures means that they have a lot of quality," Allegri said in a press conference.
"Juventus have character, all their players show desire and this is the first prerogative to win something important.
"It will be important for us to win or at least do well to not compromise our way through to the final. We want to go all the way in the Coppa Italia."
Allegri then went on to say that Milan are not in crisis, despite their relatively poor form after the winter break.
"At this current moment we must remain calm and focussed on what we have to do on the pitch without getting distracted by what’s being said away from Milanello," he continued.
"It’s not a moment of crisis. Certain results have been lacking but Juventus also drew at home on Sunday."
The previous encounter between Milan and Juventus ended in a 2-0 win for the Bianconeri in a league meeting back in October.
The Rossoneri have not won the Italian cup since 2002-03, and Allegri is desperate to guide the Serie A champions to Coppa glory this term.
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"The fact that Juve still haven’t lost after 20 Serie A fixtures means that they have a lot of quality," Allegri said in a press conference.
"Juventus have character, all their players show desire and this is the first prerogative to win something important.
"It will be important for us to win or at least do well to not compromise our way through to the final. We want to go all the way in the Coppa Italia."
Allegri then went on to say that Milan are not in crisis, despite their relatively poor form after the winter break.
"At this current moment we must remain calm and focussed on what we have to do on the pitch without getting distracted by what’s being said away from Milanello," he continued.
"It’s not a moment of crisis. Certain results have been lacking but Juventus also drew at home on Sunday."
The previous encounter between Milan and Juventus ended in a 2-0 win for the Bianconeri in a league meeting back in October.
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