Allegri allows Cassano to make a decision about his future: Serie A news
A.C Milan manager, Massimiliano Allegri, has revealed that he is expecting striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Antonio-Cassano-c6302, to stay put but will not stand in his way if he wants to leave the Italian Champions.
Reports in the Italian media claim that Cassano is worried about lack of first team opportunities he will get at the San Siro next season. The former Sampdoria star is desperate to get adequate first team action in order to cement his place in the Italian National team for the Euro 2012.
Several clubs have been linked with a move for the highly rated striker but Allegri wants to keep him at the club. The tactician has four top quality strikers available at his disposal and Cassano is believed to be last on his priority list.
The 44-year-old added that he is impressed with the former Real Madrid star’s form in the international friendly against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 and also in the club friendly against Malmo. Allegri has claimed that the striker needs to take care of his weight in order to continue playing at the club. Cassano has been heavily criticized for putting on some extra weight during the pre-seasons.
Talking to the reporters Allegri said, "I am confident that he will stay put and the club shares my view on Antonio's future. Nevertheless, he is the one who decides whether he stays here to fight for his place in the team and play in a team that fights for silverware.”
"His good performance for the national side has given him a big boost. He put in a strong performance [against Malmo]. He is an important first team player like the rest. It's up to him to make sure he's in top condition." added the manager
The 29-year-old has combined well with club’s top goal-scorer last season, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029, and Allegri has given him the nod ahead of other strikers during the pre-seasons.
Cassano joined the Italian Champions from Sampdoria in the January transfer window of the 2010/11 season and played a decent role in the Scudetto winning side.
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