"Allegri's comments came after Milan were dumped out of the Supercoppa Italiana semi-finals on Thursday, with the Rossoneri falling to a 2-0 defeat to Napoli at Al-Awwal Park. David Neres put Antonio Conte's team ahead six minutes before the break before Rasmus Højlund put the result beyond doubt with a fine finish shortly after the hour mark. Indeed, Milan have now fallen behind in each of their last four official matches after having gone behind only twice in their first 15 games of this season across all competitions."
"Milan are second in the Serie A standings and just a point behind leaders and rivals Inter, who take on Bologna in the other Supercoppa Italiana semi-final on Friday. "One match can't overturn three months of work," Allegri told reporters in his post-match press conference. "We need to analyse things with serenity. Only calm can help us achieve our objective, which is finishing in the top four." The Opta supercomputer predicts Milan to finish in the Serie A top four in 83.4% of its season simulations, with a 16.6% chance of missing out on the Champions League places."
AC Milan exited the Supercoppa Italiana after a 2-0 loss to Napoli at Al-Awwal Park, with goals from David Neres and Rasmus Højlund. The team has trailed in each of its last four official matches after conceding only twice in the first 15 games of the season across all competitions. Milan return to Italy to prepare for the December 28 league match against Hellas Verona. Milan sit second in Serie A, one point behind Inter. Opta simulations give Milan an 83.4% chance to finish in the top four. Milan registered an xG of 1.28 from 14 shots.
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