Cracks appear in Allegri's Milan future

AC Milan’s coach is furious with doubters

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri is displaying unusual indications of frustration over continues speculation regarding his future.

“For two years, there has been talk about the next coach of AC Milan. People have to be more objective,” Allegri was quoted as saying.

“There is too much pontificating from the outside, there should be more respect for other people’s work.”

“I’m happy about the way the lads played but I’m also a little angry,” added Allegri, referring to media speculation that he would be chopped if Milan failed to make the Champions League group stage.

“People on the outside are trying to make me angry but it doesn’t work.”

Allegri, who’s appointment came as a surprise, won the Serie A championship in his debut season at Milan followed by second place in 2011/12.

Last season, however, was a tough one for Milan as they tried to balance the books and rebuild their team with younger players.

They made a horrible start to their campaign but bounced back well in the second half, especially after striker Mario Balotelli joined from Manchester City, to finish third and grab a place in the playoff.

Despite that, there were increased talks of Allegri’s departure during the summer, until he received the public support of the Curva Sud (South Curve) ultras, Milan’s influential group of die hard supporters.

Allegri even gave Italian media a slight jolt when he joked about quitting on Wednesday.

“I’ll take the night to think about it,” he told Mediaset Premium. “Maybe, I will go to Livorno by the sea, go out in a boat and just watch the odd match at San Siro.”