ALLEGRI: "PRE-SEASON IS IMPORTANT FOR TEAM BUILDING"
MASSIMILIANO ALLEGRI
HIS SECOND SPELL AT AC MILAN "It's a different situation than it was 15 years ago. It's not only football that has changed, but the world in general. The positive aspect of not playing in the Champions League is that we'll have more time to work and build a team. The negative is that we're not playing on the big stage. But I'm a glass-half-full kind of guy, so we have time and the chance to work on qualifying. I'm confident in my players, because I think this is a talented group with a good mindset.
PRE-SEASON "Preparation is important in terms of getting to know each other and working on the pitch. For now, we're a group, but we need to become a proper team as quickly as possible."
OBJECTIVES "Our main aim is to get back into the Champions League. It won't be easy, because there's a lot of competition in Italy and a lot of good sides. I've come back full of enthusiasm and desire, but we have to focus on our aims, because the only way we can have a good season is by achieving them. Given the size of the brand, AC Milan needs European football, and that is our aim at the start of the season."
SINGAPORE "This is my second time in Singapore, an amazing city. AC Milan have a lot of fans here, and we're so pleased with the welcome we've received. We have an important game against Arsenal coming up. We know that these games are all about improving our fitness, technique and tactical knowledge. We need to get used to the heat; there's nothing we can do about it."
MODRIĆ "We expect him to join us in August. He's a top player who will add technical brilliance and leadership to the squad."
TRANSFERS "The Club is working hard to make the squad competitive; I am fully with them."
FIKAYO TOMORI
ARSENAL "We know they're a good side. We want to play well against every team we face and prepare for the season to come. We're working hard to be ready. We're up for this game."
NEXT SEASON "Last season didn't go the way we wanted. Of course, we should've done better, but we now need to look ahead to next season and give it our all. It's a tough pre-season, but we're approaching it the right way, learning new things and a new system of playing. We're working on how to defend, how to move the ball, and when to press high. This will be a good test for us to put what we've learned into practice."
AIMS "We want to start the season better and qualify for the Champions League, which is where AC Milan should be. We'll try to win every game and lift a trophy. I think that every season is important. It's a different feeling in a World Cup year, but I'm focused on AC Milan and doing well next season. We need to keep improving as a team and as individuals."The PUMA 2025/26 Home Kit and Away Kit are now available: buy them now!
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