Allegri determined to build on Milan's first win
Massimiliano Allegri insisted AC Milan is eager to keep improving as it feels a strong sense of responsibility towards the shirt ahead of a clash with Bologna in Serie A.
Allegri's return to Milan started with a 2-1 defeat to Cremonese in its Serie A opener, but it bounced back with a 2-0 win over Lecce before the international break.
After failing to qualify for Europe last season, the Rossoneri will hope that playing fewer matches can be used as an advantage in their push for the top four this campaign.
Ahead of Bologna's visit to San Siro, the head coach feels confident in how his squad has started the 2025-2026 campaign.
"I really like how we're working right now. The whole squad is fully involved, eager to come in every day, train hard, and improve," Allegri said.
"The decisive stretch of the season is always between March and May – our goal is to be in top condition when that time comes. We've already switched things up once.
"At Lecce, we showed balance and patience. This squad has players who feel a strong sense of responsibility towards the shirt, the club, the fans, and themselves.
"Bologna play with speed, intensity, and a lot of technical quality – they've got players who can really hurt you. We'll need a big performance if we want to win and bounce back from the home defeat to Cremonese. It won't be easy."
