Allegri praises key aspects of Bologna win but claims Milan 'could have done even better'

"They're top-quality players. It was a game we had to play seriously, they were very tight at the back. Another away game against a dangerous Bologna side. The lads played very well in both phases."

"Tonight was a good match, but I think we could have done even better. We need to work on these ball-handling situations. More than ball-handling, we need to work on precise and decisive plays. Tonight we played better and better because Loftus-Cheek and Nkunku did well up front. We found outlets both in depth and on the ball."

"It was a good performance, it was important to get to 50 points. Our goal, I repeat, is to stay in the top four, and it will be difficult because we still have a long way to go. At 3-0, the boys stayed in the game as a team and defended well: not conceding is always a good thing."

AC Milan defeated Bologna 3-0 at the Stadio Renato dall'Ara with goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Christopher Nkunku (penalty) and Adrien Rabiot. Loftus-Cheek scored from a Rabiot pass, Nkunku converted a penalty after a run in behind and contact from the goalkeeper, and Rabiot finished after a poor throw-in. Milan missed additional chances but defended well and did not concede. The win moved Milan to 50 points and seven points clear of fifth place. The team showed strong attacking outlets both in depth and on the ball but needs improved ball-handling and more precise, decisive plays.

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