The meeting between AC Milan of Massimiliano Allegri (2nd) and Como led by Cesc Fàbregas (6th) was ultimately not spectacular (1-1). Expected at the turn, the Rossoneri let two points escape. However, the meeting turned into a nervous duel and took a turn at the end of the match in a particular context. The match was very heated, particularly during the episode involving Alexis Saelemaekers, which changed the atmosphere since Fabregas demanded a second warning for the Belgian – which the referee did not grant – before the game resumed. The benches then rose, Marco Landucci, Allegri’s deputy, rushed to that of Como and the tension rose a notch, until the expulsion of Allegri and a member of the team. Lombard staff. But that’s not all, Fabregas got excessively annoyed.
When the final whistle blew, the tension did not subside. In the corridors leading to the press conferences, the two coaches crossed paths again, exchanging words, not necessarily sweet, before speaking publicly. Fabregas took responsibility in front of the journalists. “I apologize because I did something that I’m not proud of, I did something unsportsmanlike. We can’t do that.”. For his part, Allegri, true to his values, responded abruptly. “Did he apologize?” I get it, so if the next time someone leaves along the line, I’ll go in too. I went there to defend Saelemaekers, the player had a reaction and at that moment, one from Como came to meet me, I don’t know who it is. When you are on the field, you must be respectful to the referee and the teams. But, he is a very young technician. I wish him much success in his career.”. A face-to-face meeting that has caused a lot of ink to flow.
