Tijjani Reijnders saved AC Milan’s pores and skin in Saturday’s 2-1 win towards Serie A upstarts Como, who gave Dele Alli his debut from the bench just for the previous England worldwide to be despatched off moments later.
Netherlands midfielder Reijnders struck within the 76th minute after an excellent Tammy Abraham go as Milan got here from behind to placate offended dwelling followers and transfer as much as seventh in Italy’s prime flight.
Sergio Conceicao’s aspect are three factors from the European locations in giant because of Reijnders who additionally slipped in Christian Pulisic to degree the scores seven minutes after the break.
The 26-year-old additionally hit the bar shortly earlier than rolling dwelling his thirteenth aim of the season in all competitions, and went near netting once more with 5 minutes remaining.
“I at all times attempt my finest for the crew, to be essential with objectives and assists. Fortunately immediately I might do it for the crew,” Reijnders informed DAZN.
Reijnders’ efficiency saved his teammates from a extreme barracking on the finish of the match as they had been loudly booed and whistled off the pitch at half-time with Milan trailing to Lucas Da Cunha’s Thirty third-minute strike.
Regardless supporters continued to demand that homeowners, US funding agency RedBird, promote the membership as they’ve in any respect current matches, irritated by inconsistent shows beneath their lofty expectations.
“That is one thing that this season we’re affected by. I do not suppose it is the sharpness however we make private errors and people issues can occur,” Reijnders added.
“Now we have to maintain enhancing as I’ve mentioned a number of occasions this season.”
– Dele Alli catastrophe –
Defeat was harsh on Como who carried out nicely on one in every of soccer’s greatest phases and keep safely nestled in thirteenth place, seven factors above the relegation zone.
Da Cunha was additionally unfortunate to not double Como’s lead moments earlier than Pulisic’s leveller as his aim was dominated out for a razor-thin offside.
“I believe we performed extremely nicely… if I’ve to lose, let me lose like that as a result of it is so gratifying to see gamers play like that,” mentioned Como coach Cesc Fabregas.
The night ended within the worst potential means for the lakeside membership when late substitute Dele, who’s attempting to revive his profession after a troubled few years since leaving Tottenham Hotspur, was proven a straight pink card within the closing minute for a rash problem on Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Fabregas additionally noticed pink for dissent shortly afterwards as Como make the quick journey again from Milan with nothing from one other creditable show towards extra illustrious opposition.
“Dele Alli is a participant who can rating you a aim so I made a decision to provide him that chance,” mentioned Fabregas.
“It is a critical mistake for a participant of his expertise for my part, there’s nothing else to say. It was a transparent pink.”
Verona boosted their hopes of avoiding relegation by successful 1-0 at Udinese which moved them seven factors from the drop zone, whereas rock-bottom Monza edged nearer to Serie B with a 1-1 draw with Parma.
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