Milan managed to safe all three factors on a chilly night at San Siro, due to a purpose from new signing Niclas Fullkrug.
Fullkrug is Soccer Italia’s Participant of the Match for his late purpose, regardless of a courageous efficiency from Lecce goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone.
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Milan 1-0 Lecce – Participant Rankings – Fullkrug makes immediate impression
: Maignan 6; Tomori 6, Gabbia 6.5, De Winter 6; Saelemaekers 7 (Athekame N/A), Ricci 6 (Loftus-Cheek 5.5), Jashari 6, Rabiot 6.5, Estupinan 5.5; Pulisic 5.5 (Fullkrug 7), Leao 6 (Nkunku N/A)
Greatest Milan participant: Niclas Fullkrug. Arrived in Milan with some query marks after his poor spell in England with West Ham and suffered a direct knock in coaching. Nonetheless, he recovered in time to star tonight and got here off the bench to attain the winner.
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Niclas Fullkrug of AC Milan celebrates scoring his group’s first purpose through the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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Lowest Milan ranking: Christian Pulisic – A really uncommon unhealthy day on the workplace for the American, who seemed off his ordinary tempo. Was handled successfully by the Lecce defence and was ultimately changed by match-winner Fullkrug.
Coach: Massimiliano Allegri 7 – His unorthodox midfield, comprising of Ricci, Jashari and Rabiot, fared very effectively and ultimately broke down a resilient Lecce defence. Bringing on Fullkrug unlocked the victory.
Lecce: Falcone 7; Siebert 6, Tiago Gabriel 6.5, Ndaba 6, Gallo 6 (N’Dri N/A); Gandelman 6, Ramadani 6 (Maleh N/A), Coulibaly 6.5; Sottil 6 (Banda 5.5), Stulic 5.5 (Tete Morente 5.5), Pierotti 6.5
Greatest Lecce participant: Wladimiro Falcone – One other spectacular night for the Lecce shot-stopper, who has gone beneath the radar as one of the vital spectacular within the league. Unlucky to not hold a clear sheet after a really busy night time.
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Rafael Leao of AC Milan shoots as Wladimiro Falcone of US Lecce makes an attempt to make a save through the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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Lowest Lecce ranking: Nikola Stulic – Ineffective on the ball within the uncommon alternative he had. Labored fairly exhausting to trace again and wasn’t afraid to place a foot in to interrupt up a Milan assault. Nonetheless, missed a few half probabilities and was ultimately substituted off.
Coach: Eusebio Di Francesco 6 – Not rather more he might have accomplished within the face of overwhelming high quality in his opposition. Nonetheless, organised his group effectively sufficient to spare an embarrassing scoreline and maintain out for over 75 minutes.