Max Allegri complained Juventus “weren’t concentrated enough” against Milan, but reassured his former club.
This was a particularly special game for the Coach, who was fired by the Rossoneri just over a year ago, and beat them 3-1.
“Unfortunately we gave away too many chances and especially set plays because we weren’t concentrated enough,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
Max Allegri complained Juventus “weren’t concentrated enough” against Milan, but reassured his former club.
This was a particularly special game for the Coach, who was fired by the Rossoneri just over a year ago, and beat them 3-1.
“Unfortunately we gave away too many chances and especially set plays because we weren’t concentrated enough,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
“There was a great Gigi save on Pazzini, but of the goals we have conceded this season, a large part of them were balls we had given away.
“We also need to be sharper when going clear on the counter, as we don’t always make the right choices in those situations.”
Milan are in crisis at the moment with just one Serie A victory in 2015, but still took a more attacking approach than when they met back in September.
“I expected this attitude because Milan are a good side and played well tonight. We could’ve been more in control and while we were dangerous on corners when attacking, we were also less focused when defending corners. Sometimes the situations where you feel most confident can lead to relaxation and that is to be avoided.
“I was pleased to score from a corner. This was only our third from a set play and with Pirlo’s prowess from dead ball situations and the strong players in the air we’ve got, we really ought to be scoring more.
“The team defended in an organised fashion under pressure and that is a bonus too. A team should be able to soak up pressure and go on the counter at times.
“When you have possession for a long time, there can be a lack of concentration. Those are the worst moments, as you are then at risk of a counter-attack. It shouldn’t happen, but sometimes it does.”
Milan received another heavy blow in their attempts to qualify for Europe, but Allegri reassured his former club.
“I think this Milan has some excellent players and above all improved over the January transfer market. Let’s not forget how many players are out injured. It is a moment of difficulty, but with balance they can get back into the race for Europe.
“Juve-Milan is never easy and these were three important points. It only takes a minute to turn the psychological strength around and if we had drawn a second consecutive match it would’ve allowed Roma to close up.”