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Milan, Sacchi: "Leao needs to wake up. That way Allegri can pull off the feat."

Arrigo Sacchi, former Milan coach and former Italy manager, analysed the Scudetto battle between Inter and Milan in La Gazzetta dello Sport. 

According to the former coach and now football commentator, the Rossoneri have a serious chance of winning the title with Massimiliano Allegri's comeback. However, Chivu's team will need to continue to underperform with many players showing less determination than in the past, and Rafael Leao will need to wake up.

Here are his words

  • ALLEGRI'S CHAMPIONSHIP FEAT

    "Milan has the chance to get back into the race for the Scudetto and even win it. It has a very solid team structure and the victory in the derby has certainly given everyone a boost. Allegri's team is capable of achieving this feat."
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  • INTER IN DECLINE AND LESS DETERMINED

    "Of course, seven points to make up is a lot: it will take three matches and it won't be easy because the Rossoneri would have to win them all and Inter would have to drop just one point. However, Inter have only one job to do: pick up points and maintain their lead. The Scudetto is the only remaining objective, so the Nerazzurri will give their all to reach the finish line. However, I must admit that I have seen them slightly decline compared to other periods of the season. Perhaps it is due to absences, or perhaps they are less determined and effective than before."

  • Breaking out of the negative spiral will be a challenge.

    "It doesn't take long to hit a rough patch, but getting out of it is another matter. Lautaro is definitely the player who can help Inter race towards the Scudetto. He's the best of the four forwards, plus he's the captain and a respected figure in the dressing room. I expect a bit more from Barella, who doesn't seem to be in top form."

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  • LEAO MUST WAKE UP

    "At Milan, I have no doubt: Modric is the key man. He's the one who makes the team tick and drives them forward. If his body holds up, and I don't see why it shouldn't right now, I think his contribution will be crucial. And if Leao wakes up and starts to show the consistency he's lacked so far, then the Scudetto race is still wide open."