Coach Allegri insists the seven-times European Cup winners AC Milan will be ready for whoever they come out of the hat alongside in Thursday’s draw for the group stages of the Champions League in Monaco.
“I am convinced that, with a full squad, we are on a par with Real Madrid,” he stated. “The only exception is Barcelona“.
“Last season, we went out of the competition against Tottenham because of some bad luck and several injuries.”
“I do not have to build a team, but I have to improve it. Milan are not perfect.
“Let me give you an example – when Barcelona lose the ball, they try to regain possession at a frenetic pace. That is one aspect we have to do better in.”