Allegri: Let's put what happened behind us; Gimenez will be called up

Massimiliano Allegri previewed Milan’s match with Torino at a press conference held at Milanello, calling the game crucial to revive the Rossoneri’s hopes of climbing the table. He praised Luka Modric, saying the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner has brought technical quality and strong professional leadership, especially for the younger players.

On the incident involving Rafael Leao, Allegri noted that after an argument ‘‘there are always excuses’’ and urged everyone to stay calm and move on ahead of the important fixture. He provided a medical update: Gimenez is fine and will be in the squad tomorrow, though he acknowledged the player lacks match fitness and the club may look to organise a game for him during the break.

Assessing the Leao–Pulisic partnership, Allegri said both have been hampered by injuries this season. Pulisic is in good shape but needs to regain shooting precision, while Leao has nine goals and could still reach double figures.

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