ALLEGRI: "UNITED TO ACHIEVE OUR OBJECTIVE"

With the league match against Juventus behind them, the Rossoneri are preparing to return to the pitch for their next clash: Sassuolo vs AC Milan. On the eve of the match, coach Allegri gave his pre-match comments from Milanello in his usual press conference.

ALEX ZANARDI'S MEMORY
"It's only right to remember him. He was an example in life, for his passion for sport, for his deep sense of commitment, and for the character and sporting values he brought to others. I'm sending my condolences to his family." 

LUKA MODRIĆ
"It's a real shame about his injury. I think he'll be out until the end of the season, even though he's doing everything possible to be back before then. I hope his attitude will serve as an example to all his teammates. One of Jashari or Ricci will step in; they've both come on in times of need, and I trust them. Ardon is keen to gain experience and learn, and he has a promising future ahead of him. He's a great signing for AC Milan." 

SASSUOLO
"We have to try and aim for the best result, and tomorrow will be a challenging game. Sassuolo have had an excellent season, with great players and an incredible coach. Fabio Grosso has really stood out this year. I've known him since his time with the Juventus Primavera, and he's come a long way. Sassuolo are dangerous on the counter, in open spaces, and around the box. They seem like they're leaving space open, but they concede very little, and when they have the ball, they really punish you. 

THE FUTURE
"We're six points away from securing Champions League qualification, and we can't afford to miss that. We need to stay fully focused and take it one game at a time. At the end of the season, we'll take stock of everything. We've already discussed the future, but the results will make all the difference. We believe we've built a strong foundation, but the most important step is qualifying for the Champions League." 

NKUNKU AND GIMENEZ
"Nkunku has very impressive technical quality. He's experienced some challenges, but he's still scored goals, and his value isn't up for debate. There are many factors that can affect a player's performance. Santiago started the season with an ankle problem and joined late after the Gold Cup. It's not easy to come back after four or five months. He's working hard and continues to be a great player, regardless of this season." 

PULISIC AND THE SYSTEM
"It's not easy to find players of his calibre. He's still performing at the same level, despite not scoring in recent games, but he's always been there for the team, and that's what matters most right now. Our objective as a team is our top priority. Everyone needs to have the right mindset to get the result." 

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