Be Ruthless!! Allegri singles out Milan star after 0-0 draw with Juventus

AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri called on Rafael Leao to be ruthless in front of goal following the Rossoneri’s 0-0 draw with Juventus on Sunday night.

In what was a dominant display, Allegri’s team failed to score the decisive goal in a match where his team, along with Leao, missed numerous chances.

Allegri who was making a return to the Allianz Stadium for the first time since 2024 expressed his frustration with his team’s profligacy in front of goal. Although the Milan boss was satisfied that they did not concede, he was disappointed about not killing the game.

In the process, he spoke about Leao’s performance too, offering some constructive criticism.

Rafael Leao reacts during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium. (Photo by Claudio Villa/AC Milan via Getty Images)

The 58-year-old said after the match: “In the second half we grew physically, created chances, but when we had Juventus in our hands, we needed more ruthlessness. The positive is that we didn’t concede but at certain moments you have to kill the game.”

Speaking on Leao, the manager claimed: “He’s been out for 45 days, so he’s still finding rhythm. Last week he came on out of necessity and did well. He’s worked hard this week – we need him back quickly. He and Nkunku are technical players who can solve matches. He played as a striker at Lille, so it’s not new to him. His movement on Modric’s pass was perfect but a player like him, with two chances like that, must score. He has genius, but now he must learn to determine matches – that’s what makes him decisive.”

Despite failing to secure all three points, Milan were able to extend their unbeaten run. Since Allegri’s return to the helm, Milan have lost only once, in their Serie A opener against Cremonese.

AC Milan have been impressive in all competition. They have won both their cup games and sit third in the Serie A table, winning four games and drawing one, accumulating 13 points in six fixtures.