Fabio Capello says Milan’s uneven displays stem from player quality rather than Allegri’s tactics. Betting angle: Milan’s struggles vs lower-ranked sides make them risky short-priced backs in those fixtures — punters might favour draw or Milan +0.5 Asian handicap bets, or back Napoli/Inter in the title market where bookmakers currently list them as favourites.
Capello: Allegri Not to Blame for Milan’s Inconsistent Results
Fabio Capello defended Massimiliano Allegri amid criticism over AC Milan’s dropped points against smaller teams, arguing the issue lies more with player quality and squad balance than the coach’s ideas. Capello insisted Allegri is experienced and uses public statements strategically to shield his players from media pressure.
Central spine and player level: Capello’s diagnosis
Capello highlighted the importance of a team’s central spine — goalkeeper, centre-back, playmaker and centre-forward — and said Milan lag behind rivals such as Inter and Napoli in those positions. “The engine of a team is its central spine… Inter have one of the highest levels, Napoli too, but Milan much less so,” he said, adding that Milan rely on a few individuals to make the difference.
Struggles against smaller teams
Milan have accumulated just two points from matches against recently promoted sides and were held 1-1 at home by Genoa, exemplifying a recurring problem of failing to find space and consistency against compact opponents. Capello argued the Rossoneri paradoxically perform better against top opponents who leave space to be exploited on the counter.
Big-game form and title race context
Despite inconsistencies, Milan have taken important results against Napoli and Inter, keeping them in the Scudetto race. Allegri has acknowledged stronger squads elsewhere but framed his comments as protective rather than defeatist. Bookmakers continue to view Napoli and Inter as the best-equipped title contenders.
Betting implications for punters
Capello’s observations carry clear betting signals: Milan’s lack of consistency vs lower-ranked teams increases the risk of backing them at short odds in those fixtures. Punters might consider alternatives such as draw selections, Milan +0.5 Asian handicaps, or market options tied to low-scoring outcomes and conservative favourites in the title market. For the Scudetto, favouring Napoli or Inter remains a sensible long-term play given squad depth differences.
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