Allegri praises stylish Barca

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said it is impossible to replicate Barcelona’s style of play.

Allegri was responding to recent comments from club president Silvio Berlusconi, who would like to see Milan play like the Catalans.

Allegri feels that the newly-crowned 2011 Club World Cup champions are unique, but added that Milan have plenty of quality as well and can compete in their own way.

“It is impossible to copy Barcelona. We have a squad with lots of great players and real champions,” Allegri said to Domenica Sportiva.

“We are top class in Italy and I believe that we can do well in the Champions League too, with different characteristics to Barcelona.

“The things that they are doing are unique and can’t be copied. Arrigo Sacchi’s Milan have players and characteristics that others didn’t have.”

“Every coach has to play in a way that gets the best out of the player at his availability.”

Allegri then praised Sacchi for introducing young players into the senior side, and believes his current outfit are on the right path to doing the same.

“Sacchi’s Milan were a very strong team, but did not only consist of big names, but also had plenty of youth products.”

“We are doing some great work in our youth academy. We are incorporating more and more young players into the first team.”

Youngsters such as Simone Ganz, Bryan Cristante and Mattia De Sciglio have all made their debuts this season.