Milan’s Late Magic: Allegri’s Side Topple Fiorentina as Leao and Modric Shine

MilAn Turnaround Delivers Top-Spot in Serie A

Massimiliano Allegri, Milan’s coach, praised his team’s response after they trailed Fiorentina, turning the game on its head to secure a 2-1 victory in the seventh round of Serie A.

Milan recognized this as a prime opportunity to climb to the league lead, coming after Roma, Napoli, and Juventus stumbled at the weekend, which increased the pressure on the Rossoneri.

However, Allegri also faced a sizable injury crisis, with several players sidelined (Adrien Rabiot, Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Christopher Nkunku, Pervis Estupiñán, Ardon Gashari), complicating selection and forcing a tighter rotation.

Initially, Fiorentina’s Robin Gosens handed them a late second-half lead at San Siro in the 56th minute, but Rafael Leao answered with a long-range strike and then converted a controversial penalty to seal the win for Milan.

With the result, Milan jumped to the Serie A summit on 16 points, one point clear of Inter, Napoli, and Roma, while Fiorentina remained at three points in 18th.

Allegri said the team played well and showed resilience after the setback, noting that Milan carved out chances from set pieces and through dangerous crosses that helped overturn the deficit.

He explained Leao had more freedom to move with teammates, and that his movement, combined with opportunities created by the midfield, allowed Milan to flood the box with runners from central areas.

Given the injury wave, he emphasized the need to keep options open and adapt on the fly, especially as the squad dealt with several absences.

Milan’s recent run of penalties has not been kind, but Leao converted a spot-kick—his first league penalty this season—adding to the sense of a turning point in a game where such moments can tilt a campaign.

After the final whistle, Modric praised Leao as “amazing” and said it was a privilege to play alongside him, stressing that the youngster’s talent could help Milan reach world-class levels; the two are forming a potent friendship on the pitch.

Leao, for his part, spoke of a hard-fought win, stressing team unity and noting that Modric’s arrival at Milanello has helped him grow; he hinted that their dynamic could prove crucial as the season unfolds.

Allegri closed by saying the path to glory remains long, that more players will return, and that the focus must stay on delivering results in each match as Milan chase a successful campaign.

Leao also warned that Fiorentina possess quality and can hurt any opponent, while Modric reiterated his excitement about helping Milan unlock Leao’s full potential. And if you’re wondering about football’s secret sauce, sometimes it’s simply a spark from a world-class playmaker and a dribble that makes the net whisper “goal.”

Punchline time: If Milan keeps this up, the league table might start sending them HOA notices for being too dominant. Punchline two: Allegri’s coffee must be getting alone-time with the ball since the squad keeps sharing the spotlight—sip by glorious sip, of course.