Allegri’s blunt truth: Milan’s cup exit after a costly Lazio setback
5 December 2025
Allegri’s blunt assessment after Milan's Coppa Italia exit
Massimiliano Allegri, Milan's head coach, admitted that his side wasted its chances against Lazio, noting that players repeated simple errors even as they controlled large portions of the match.
Although Milan had secured a 1-0 league win over Lazio last Saturday, Lazio quickly avenged the result by winning 1-0 in the Coppa Italia, sending the Rossoneri out in the Round of 16.
Speaking after the game, Allegri said Lazio deserved the victory in a match where Milan faced more difficulties than in the weekend clash. He highlighted several sloppy passing moments in the first half, gifting Lazio clear opportunities.
The clash was tense, and whoever struck first would likely win. Milan failed to convert their chances and committed three or four small errors that yielded free kicks and corners for Lazio. He noted this scenario had also happened against Cremonese and Pisa.
Allegri added: When you control the game but fail to convert it into goals, the situation becomes dangerous. He stressed the need to improve this aspect urgently.
The match ended with Lazio's 1-0 victory, consigning Milan to an early exit from the Coppa Italia and prompting a focus shift to the league.
Out of the Cup, focus shifts to the league. The coach concluded that exiting the Coppa Italia is disappointing but not the end; Milan must now prepare for the upcoming league clash with Torino. Their main objective remains returning to the Champions League next season.
When asked whether elimination represents a step back, Allegri replied: No, not at all. Of course we are angry, but we must look forward. Two league games await before the Super Cup fixtures.
The coach ended by stressing that Milan must regroup, focusing on domestic duties while chasing European qualification next season. And yes, even football has off days—the ball occasionally decides to take a spa day too.
Punchlines: 1) If Milan's passes were as sharp as their excuses, they'd win the league. 2) The ball kept returning to Milan's defense like a boomerang—this time with a scoreboard attached.
