MILAN, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Friday that his side are obliged to win the game against Genoa at home on Saturday.

Milan only won once over last six Italian Serie A games and were 10th at the league standings. Allegri believed that their match against Genoa would be decisive.

"This is an important month for our season - both in terms of Serie A and the Champions League. The most decisive game is tomorrow's," he said.

"It's a fundamental game against Genoa. We are obliged to win and we can not afford to make any mistakes," he said.

Allegri's contract will expire in June and he was speculated to step down sooner after a problematic start to the season. He seemed not concerned about that prospect.

"I've been hearing these stories for four years," he said.

"I know that I will not stay here for life, there are cycles that start and end. Coaches are not eternal. There are a lot of good coaches in Italy who are growing," he said.