Modric and Loftus-Cheek see Milan ‘still in battle for the league’

Luka Modric believes his late Milan winner against Pisa was ‘crucial to stay in the battle’ for the Scudetto, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek admits he heard Max Allegri’s furious complaints.

This was a far tougher test than many expected in Pisa, a team that had already held the Rossoneri to a thrilling 2-2 draw at San Siro in October.

Loftus-Cheek had nodded in the opener this evening, with Niclas Fullkrug wasting the chance to double their lead by firing the penalty onto the base of the upright.