Allegri established new regulations for the Milan team: Italian language communication& unified dining& dress code

Hupu September 25th, reporter Carlos Passerini of the Evening Post revealed in detail a series of new regulations formulated by Milan coach Allegri for the entire team, including: unified dining in the canteen, formal wear away, forced speaking Italian, etc., to help the team regain order and cohesion. The following is the full text of the column.

won four consecutive games and all scored zero opponents, which is the best proof of a silent revolution. "Calm down", this is Allegri's catchphrase. He always spreads his hands and says in a classic Tuscan accent. He is right. It's September now, the season is still long, and everything has just begun.

But it is undeniable that Milan is now completely different from last season, and it is not only reflected in its performance. The revolution began in the summer training camp on July 7, earlier than other teams. It has been 80 days since then. Allegri and his all-Italian coaching team - Landucci, Dorchetti, Manianelli, and Corradi, have built a real team, which is exactly what neither Fonseca nor Concesan had ever been able to do before.

Of course, there are tactical adjustments, such as changing the three-back system to make the defensive end more stable; there are also the joining of stars like Modric and Rabio, using their experience and leadership to set the tone for the whole team; there is also the credibility brought by the champion coach himself, Allegri's existence naturally conveys confidence and unity. He is strict in training, and after training, he laughs and jokes with everyone.

But what really works is also countless daily small details: from the single large round table in Milanello to avoid small groups, to forced Italian speaking to increase cohesion; from uniform dressing around away to collective training in the pre-match preparation period.

Since Allegri returned to the Ross and Blacks after 11 years, he immediately brought this set of "code of conduct" and it did work. For example, he asked everyone to sit and eat at the same large dining table. This is not only a logistics arrangement, but also a locker room management. Previously, the players were divided into several small tables, which easily formed small circles. Now the arrangement will force everyone to sit together.

In addition, the team must speak Italian in internal communication, which is a requirement that Ibrahimovic has also put forward. Who dares to speak English or other languages? What should I do if I don’t learn Italian and can’t understand the opponent or referee’s words on the court?

Allegri has also formulated new dress codes, not only players, but even equipmentmen and chefs must wear formal clothes during away games: suits and tie. This is a recreation of Milan's tradition in the golden age of the past, not formalism, but a sense of belonging - all entourage must be consistent and no exception.

"We are Milan, never forget this." Allegri often repeated this. The discipline is strict, and unlike last year, everyone abides by it now, which is also because some people have left...

Of course, they will eventually return to the arena. The 3-5-2 formation launched by the new Milan in the middle of the summer has allowed the team to find balance and efficiency. The average age of players has also risen from 25.3 in the 2024-25 season to 27, and the lineup is more mature. The shocking defeat against Cremona has played a positive role in a sense. Rabio and Nkunku, who were introduced in the last moment of the transfer market, have even added fire to the team.

fans have started to dream, but Allegri reminds again: "Calm down." He is right, Sunday's top battle against Napoli will be a preliminary test, and the good news is: Leo will at least be on standby on the bench.