Allegri: Scudetto in Inter's hands, but Milan and Napoli still in race

Scudetto hinges on Inter, says Allegri

As the Serie A 2025/2026 title race heats up, Massimiliano Allegri has made one thing clear: the Scudetto is ultimately in Inter’s hands. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, the AC Milan manager acknowledged the ambitions of both Milan and Napoli, but stressed that Inter's position at the top makes them the benchmark. The Nerazzurri’s recent stumble — three winless rounds — has kept the race alive, but Allegri remains grounded.

"When we are mathematically sure of being in the top four, then we can think about something else," Allegri stated. He warned against premature optimism, noting that "in 15 days you can see seven months of work turned on its head". For now, Milan’s priority is securing Champions League qualification — a goal Allegri says is still firmly "in our hands".

"The Scudetto is in Inter’s hands. We must focus on what we can control." — Massimiliano Allegri

Injury updates: Leao improving, key returns boost squad depth

Milan received positive injury news ahead of their crucial clash with Napoli. Rafael Leao is making strong progress, while Christian Pulisic returned from international duty in good condition. Additionally, Santiago Gimenez and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are back in training after long-term absences. Defender Matteo Gabbia is expected to return by Tuesday.

With Gimenez and Niclas Fullkrug now available as striking options, Allegri may abandon the experimental False 9 role for Leao and revert to a traditional 4-3-3 formation. He praised Alexis Saelemaekers, stating he is far more effective as part of an attacking trident than deployed as a full-back.

Fans rally at training as away support banned

Due to security concerns, Milan supporters have been banned from traveling to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona for Monday’s showdown. In response, hundreds of fans gathered at Milanello to show their support. Allegri called it a "wonderful day" and said the display gave the squad a vital confidence boost.

"Now the important thing is that we make it a wonderful Monday evening," he said. The match against Napoli — second versus third — could define the title race’s trajectory. Despite Napoli’s injury crisis, Allegri praised their resilience. With Inter watching closely, every point counts in this tightly contested Scudetto battle.