Allegri believes a seven-point gap is almost insurmountable for AC Milan, given the strength of their local rivals, Inter.
By Kehinde Okeowo
AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri has stated arch-rivals Inter Milan remain favourites to win this season’s Serie A title, despite their Milan derby defeat at the San Siro.
The Italian tactician made his views known on Sunday night during a post-match interview after AC Milan defeated Inter 1-0 in a tense Serie A fixture.
A 31st-minute goal from Pervis Estupiñán ensured Allegri’s side won the encounter, cutting the gap between the two clubs to seven points.
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The victory leaves Milan in second place in the Serie A table on 60 points, while the league leaders remain on 67 points with 10 games remaining.
While it is still mathematically possible to leapfrog Inter, Allegri believes a seven-point deficit is almost impossible to overturn given his rivals’ form.
“Inter have a seven-point lead,” he told DAZN Italia, as quoted by Football Italia.
“That is a big advantage; they are still the strongest team and the clear favourites.”
