Allegri plays down Milan exit rumours, makes Pulisic prediction — and more

Massimiliano Allegri plays down Milan exit rumours, saying that there’s ‘total harmony’ with club directors and predicts Christian Pulisic ‘will get back to scoring.’

Milan coach Allegri previewed Sunday’s Serie A match between the Rossoneri and Cremonese.

It’s an away fixture for Milan, who ended their 25-game league unbeaten run last week, losing 1-0 at San Siro against Parma.

Cremonese vs. Milan – Allegri’s pre-match press conference

CAGLIARI, ITALY – JANUARY 02: Manager Massimiliano Allegri of Milan looks on during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Sant’Elia on January 02, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)

“After six months without losing, weall felt the blow. On Tuesday, we were all a bit dazed, while on Wednesday, we had a good training session,” Allegri said at a pre-match press conference on Saturday, via Milannews.

“Sooner or later, we were bound to slip up; we hoped not, but it happened. Now we have to start running again. In the last two matches in Cremona, Milan haven’t scored; two 0-0 draws and one defeat. The last win dates back to 1993-94; the year before, under Capello, it finished 1-1.”

Three Milan players are unavailable: Matteo Gabbia, Santiago Gimenez and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

“Gabbia is out; he still has this inflammation problem. We hope he’ll be back as soon as possible,” Allegri confirmed.

“Loftus-Cheek has had all his teeth fixed. Gimenez has completed all his pre-conditioning work. He’s in good shape. It’s possible that he’ll start training with the team this week. That’s a good sign, a positive recovery.”

Sportitalia reported earlier this week that Allegri was considering his future at Milan, unhappy with the club’s management and transfer activity.

“There’s total harmony with the club regarding the rumours that came out this week,” Allegri replied.

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 08: Referee Maurizio Mariani speaks to Christian Pulisic of AC Milan during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Genoa CFC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“Of course, in any discussion, there can be different points of view. It’s important that everyone works for the good of Milan. I’m very happy to have returned to Milan after 15 years and to have started working with a wonderful group of players. The club is planning and structuring Milan’s future. To do that, we need to achieve the most important result. In March, we’re in a fairly good position. Now we have to see if we’re good enough to stay there or take the final step. There’s harmony between the club and me.”

Christian Pulisic has had several fitness issues in 2026 and hasn’t yet scored a goal in the new year.

“I don’t know who will start tomorrow. In the last half hour, we’ll need whoever is on the bench,” Allegri said.

“Pulisic has grown physically and mentally: he’ll get back to scoring. The important thing is that they’re all doing well.

“Pulisic is close to a very good level. He has grown physically, he’s much calmer and has much more confidence in himself. He could get back to scoring.”

PISA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 13: Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and AC Milan at Arena Garibaldi on February 13, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Ardon Jashari started against Parma to replace the suspended Adrien Rabiot. The Frenchman, however, is still on a yellow card and will be suspended for the derby if he’s booked tomorrow. The same goes for Alexis Saelemaekers.

“Jashari is improving a lot. He played well, even when he came on against Parma,” Allegri said.

“It’s normal that he makes fewer forward runs than Rabiot, as he has different characteristics, but he’s been an excellent signing.

“The most important match is tomorrow,” concluded Allegri.

“Once it’s over, whoever is fit will play the derby. Anyone suspended will be in the stands.”

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