Massimiliano Allegri Urges Calmness Following AC Milan's Dominant 9-0 Pre-Season Win Against Perth Glory

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Massimiliano Allegri has urged his AC Milan squad to remain composed after their impressive 9-0 victory over Perth Glory in a pre-season match. Filippo Terracciano scored early, followed by two goals from Noah Okafor and additional goals from Christian Comotto and Samuel Chukwueze, giving Milan a 5-0 lead at halftime. Rafael Leao added two more after the break, with Samuele Ricci and Yunus Musah completing the scoring at HBF Park in Australia.

Milan's pre-season has been successful so far, with wins against Liverpool and Perth. Their next matches include a trip to the Republic of Ireland to face Leeds United, followed by a game in London against Club World Cup champions Chelsea. These fixtures are part of their preparation for the upcoming season.

The team nearly doubled their expected goals (xG) tally of 4.81 during the match against Perth Glory. Allegri emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and not getting carried away by this result. He stressed that staying level-headed is crucial as they prepare for the challenges ahead.

Allegri highlighted the importance of calmness and balance throughout the season. "We've had 20 days of good work since starting, actually 25," he said. "We've had a good tour, played some good friendlies. Good performances, we've worked hard." He acknowledged the team's efforts but reminded them that consistency is key.

The coach praised his players' dedication and seriousness during their pre-season tour. He noted that maintaining mental stability is essential, especially during challenging times in a long league campaign. Allegri wants his team to approach each game step by step without losing focus.

Upcoming Season Challenges

Milan will kick off their Serie A campaign at home against newly-promoted Cremonese on August 23rd. This match comes six days after their Coppa Italia round of 64 clash with Bari. Allegri emphasized that every game is important and requires full concentration from his players.

The head coach reiterated that while victories are satisfying, it's vital not to become complacent. The team must continue working hard as they return to Italy on August 5th to resume preparations for the new season.