Allegri feels no pressure from Berlusconi
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Source: Football Italia

Milan’s new boss Massimiliano Allegri insists he doesn’t feel under pressure from Silvio Berlusconi after his patron put on something of a show at his official unveiling.

The 42-year-old was presented to the media on Tuesday only for Berlusconi to appear and be the centre of attention.

Italy’s Prime Minister made tactical recommendations while also demanding that Milan challenge for honours in all three major competitions next season.

“Berlusconi hasn’t put me under pressure,” Allegri said. “It’s only right that the President intervenes at the presentation and speaks for a long time. He didn’t ask any questions of me, and if he were to have done, I would have replied.

“Berlusconi has been kind. He was very clear on Milan’s future: we are not here to sit back and let other team’s play. I like Berlusconi because he is direct.

“It went how I expected. Berlusconi is unique as a storyteller and I am quite ironic. I take the positive side of things and I don’t feel like I have my back against the wall. I played with two strikers, a trequartista and another attacking midfielder or sometimes two at Cagliari. If the players are open-minded, we can do anything here.

“It would be presumptuous to revolutionise a team that was in the race for the Scudetto six weeks until the end of last season. I will bring my ideas, but the group has been with Ancelotti for eight years and Leonardo for one, and we need to take this into account.”

When asked if he believes there is a great gap between Milan and Inter, Allegri said: “Last season, before they suffered many injuries, Milan were close to Inter: I believe we can do even better.”

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