Milan beat Bologna 1-0 at San Siro this night, a aim from skilled midfielder Luka Modric proving to be the distinction between the 2 sides.
The match had a controversial end, nevertheless, when the .
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Nkunku had not been on the pitch lengthy when he was the topic of a few attention-grabbing challenges from Jhon Lucumi and Remo Freuler.
After receiving a stunning lengthy move from down the sphere, Nkunku was by on aim when Lucumi got here charging in and knocked the Frenchman off his stability.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 24: Matteo Gabbia of AC Milan celebrates scoring his staff’s first aim throughout the Serie A match between AC Milan and Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Might 24, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
A scramble ensued and the previous Chelsea man went down once more beneath a problem from Freuler. While the Freuler incident was a bit too comfortable to be thought-about a penalty, the Lucumi one was one other matter totally.
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Nonetheless, solely the second problem was proven on the video overview as VAR took a take a look at the incidents. The referees on-field resolution to award a penalty was revoked.
Milan defender Gabbia: ‘It ought to have been a penalty’
Talking to DAZN after the sport, , Milan defender Matteo Gabbia argued “In line with us, as a staff, it’s a penalty.”
The centre-back continued, “Then the selections are made by different individuals; the referees noticed one thing else.”
“Happily, immediately the teamwork allowed us to win the match anyway. It’s ineffective to dwell on the incident. I really feel sorry for Chris as a result of he would have taken it, I wished him to get off the mark in his first match at San Siro.”
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Gabbia then described summer season signing Nkunku as an “extremely sturdy participant,” he continued, “The profession he’s had reveals that he has persona to spare. We’re blissful to have him.”
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Mike Maignan of AC Milan leaves the pitch after struggling an harm throughout the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna FC 1909 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
The defender additionally commented on the harm suffered by Mike Maignan that compelled the Frenchman to come back off within the second half:
“He was very disenchanted about having to go away the sphere immediately,” Gabbia mentioned, “he wished to assist the staff win the match. He may have checks throughout the week and we’ll see the extent.”
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“I really feel very sorry for Mike, I do know the skilled he’s and he actually provides every little thing. He helps us. However I need to congratulate Terracciano; he got here in very properly. He confirmed nice expertise and was an enormous assist.”
Lastly, Gabbia ended with some feedback on the staff’s efficiency typically.
“At the moment, and likewise in Lecce, we gave constructive solutions primarily to ourselves,” he mentioned, “We actually labored as a staff. I need to praise Santi, Loftus and Pulisic. Up entrance, they helped us with ferocious urgent that made life simpler for us on the again. It’s actually a staff effort. The coach emphasises this and retains hammering it residence each day. We need to enhance and preserve pushing additional.”