"Ahead of the Supercoppa Italiana, AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri spoke to the media about the game, the mercato and more. Allegri has only been at Milan for around six months, but he could win his first silverware since returning this week. The Italian has not discussed the competition much when asked about aims, but he will demand success where available."
"Of course, the Supercoppa has no effect on the club's participation next year, or even in any competition placement. However, it remains a chance to boost the bank, which the Rossoneri will look to do ahead of the mercato. It is another chance to see how certain players perform in big games, too. So, this could be a chance for him to learn about his squad and where improvements can be made."
"Regarding their fitness, Fofana is fully available, and we'll see Leao after today's training. We've always played with three attacking players. Saelemaekers is the one who changes the formation. We've brought back Athekame and Jashari, because we need fresh energy given that we've always played with the same players. Napoli, regardless of the tactical aspect, are a strong team, who score a lot inside the box. Tomorrow will be a tight, exciting match, with quality players."
Allegri could claim his first silverware since returning to Milan after six months in charge. The Supercoppa offers financial upside and a chance to assess player performances ahead of the mercato. The match will not affect competition placements but provides a one-off opportunity to reach a final. Fofana is fully available while Leao will be evaluated after training. Milan plan to use three attacking players, with Saelemaekers altering the formation and Athekame and Jashari added for fresh energy. Napoli are described as a strong, box-scoring side, making the game tight and demanding.
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