Milan pulled off one other sensational second-half comeback, beating Serie A newcomers Como 2-1 at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. After a heartbreaking 1-1 draw in opposition to Cagliari, Sergio Conceicao posted his first league triumph in control of the Rossoneri.
Nonetheless, like within the Supercoppa Italiana, it couldn’t pan out with out a drama. Either side had respectable probabilities within the first half however failed to search out the web, with Tijjani Reijnders losing the guests’ finest probability within the twenty third minute.
Second-half substitute Alejandro Jimenez spurned a golden probability to place Milan in entrance early within the second half. Minutes after his miss, Cesc Fabregas’ aspect punished the 19-time Italian champions as Assane Diao beat Mike Maignan on the close to put up.
With solely half-hour left on the clock, Milan appeared in one other near-impossible state of affairs. However Theo Hernandez initiated the comeback with a pleasant lofted end within the 71st minute earlier than Rafael Leao accomplished the turnaround with a elegant chip over Jean Butez.
Milan needed to survive a late scare to take three factors as Maignan pulled off an outstanding save to thwart Patrick Cutrone’s close-range try. Again to profitable methods in Serie A, Conceicao’s males have reignited their slim hopes of securing a top-four end.
With out additional ado, let’s take a look at our participant rankings.
Milan (4-3-3)
Mike Maignan – 7
Whether or not he might’ve executed higher to cease Diao’s purpose is debatable. Nonetheless, his gorgeous leg save to disclaim Cutrone rescued Milan.
Theo Hernandez – 7.5
His uptick in type underneath Conceicao is excellent. An inch-perfect volley was the becoming reward for one more classic Theo efficiency.
Malick Thiaw – 6
The German’s recreation is brimming with insecurity. Erratic passes and mistimed tackles highlighted one other dismal night for the teen.
Fikayo Tomori – 7
Like Theo, the Englishman is having fun with a renaissance underneath the brand new supervisor. He fared properly in opposition to Cutrone, dominating the Italian striker within the air whereas making a number of essential tackles.
Emerson Royal – 7
It feels just like the Brazilian’s confidence is rising. He was omnipresent within the last third, making an attempt a number of crosses and practically scoring within the first half.
Youssouf Fofana – 6
The Frenchman improved on a disastrous exhibiting in opposition to Cagliari however had virtually no affect within the opposition’s half.
Ismael Bennacer – 7
With Fofana watching his again, the diminutive midfielder had all the liberty to distribute the ball round with plan and function. Nonetheless a bit rusty after a long-term harm.
Tijjani Reijnders – 6.5
Although he had his moments, he was too nonchalant in that one-on-one state of affairs halfway by the primary half when he ought to’ve scored.
Rafael Leao – 7.5
The Milan celebrity shines vivid within the post-Paulo Fonseca period. It was a scientific end underneath stress, to not point out he ended Edoardo Goldaniga’s profession.
Alvaro Morata – 5.5
Maybe Conceicao might transfer him to the bench. In any case, his finest profession performances got here as an alternative.
Christian Pulisic – 6
Filled with vitality within the first half, the USMNT ahead needed to come off at halftime as a result of one other health downside.
Substitutes
Tammy Abraham – 7
Yunus Musah – 6