Allegri warns Milan after a second straight 1-1, citing repeated defensive lapses against low-table opponents. Betting angle: punters may lean toward backing draws or Milan +0.5 Asian handicap and under 2.5 goals given rotation and finishing issues; Christopher Nkunku is a smart anytime-scorer punt.
Allegri slams errors as Milan salvage 1-1 draw at Fiorentina
AC Milan were left frustrated after a second consecutive 1-1 draw, this time at Fiorentina, with coach Massimiliano Allegri pointing to repeated mistakes that have cost the Rossoneri two points. Pietro Comuzzo opened the scoring with a header from a corner before Christopher Nkunku powered home the equaliser. Marco Brescianini struck the bar late, forcing Allegri to walk toward the tunnel before the final whistle.
Match summary: Comuzzo and Nkunku trade goals
Fiorentina took the lead when Comuzzo met a corner with a relatively free header. Milan responded after the break, and Nkunku’s strong finish at the near post from a Youssouf Fofana through ball levelled the game. In stoppage time Brescianini’s effort rattled the crossbar, but the visitors held on for a single point.
Allegri’s verdict: same mistakes resurfacing
Allegri was blunt about the issues: "We had a good first half, and chances to score that we didn’t convert. After equalising we made the same mistakes we did against Genoa." He stressed the need for better ball retention and smarter play near the penalty area in the closing minutes, insisting the squad know what must be fixed.
Rotation and fitness: consequences of squad changes
Allegri rotated the side, resting key regulars including Luka Modric, Adrien Rabiot, Rafael Leao and Youssouf Fofana early on. Newcomer Ardon Jashari, making his first Serie A start after recovering from a serious injury, showed promise but struggled to adapt fully to the tactical demands. Allegri praised the energy of Loftus-Cheek, Jashari, Ricci and Estupinan while highlighting Leao’s lack of full fitness.
Player notes: Nkunku impresses up front
Christopher Nkunku adapted well to the centre-forward role, linking play and delivering the equaliser. Fullkrug combined effectively with Christian Pulisic in the first half to create openings. Jashari offered quality on his return but will need time to master the tactical subtleties of Italian football.
Table implications and road to the Champions League
The draw means Milan risk slipping to third if results elsewhere go against them. Allegri emphasised focus: with around 34–36 points still available en route to a Champions League spot, patience and steady improvement remain the priorities. The manager reiterated that altering half the starting lineup brings short-term challenges but is part of a longer push to finish in the top four.
Tactical takeaways for bettors and analysts
Milan’s rotation and finishing problems suggest a cautious betting approach in upcoming fixtures. The back-to-back 1-1s highlight vulnerability against low-ranked sides and inconsistent attacking output, supporting bets on draws, under 2.5 goals, or Milan +0.5 Asian handicap. Nkunku’s growing role as a central threat makes him a plausible anytime-scorer option.
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