Allegri also made it clear that Pirlo would have to play on the left in the following season, which did play a part in his generally feeling that he was no longer highly valued at Milan.
at Milan Allegri was practically forced to play Pirlo there because he no longer had players suitable to be his "bodyguards" in midfield. And Pirlo missed a good part of that season due to injuries, and Alegri found balance in the meantime with van Bommel in the middle.
Allegri also made it clear that Pirlo would have to play on the left in the following season, which did play a part in his generally feeling that he was no longer highly valued at Milan.
at Milan Allegri was practically forced to play Pirlo there because he no longer had players suitable to be his "bodyguards" in midfield. And Pirlo missed a good part of that season due to injuries, and Alegri found balance in the meantime with van Bommel in the middle.