Milan stars Mike Maignan and Luka Modric have been very vital of the . ‘I don’t suppose they might’ve scored’ with out it.
The goalkeeper actually does elevate his recreation when going through the Giallorossi, as his collection of saves at San Siro helped safe the 1-0 victory in November 2025.
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That included parrying a Paulo Dybala penalty, however this time Lorenzo Pellegrini nearly managed to place the spot-kick previous his fingertips for a 1-1 draw, cancelling out the Koni De Winter opener.
Maignan and Modric needed greater than a degree for Milan
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Manu Kone of AS Roma is challenged by Luka Modric of AC Milan through the Serie A match between AS Roma and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on January 25, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
“We got here right here for the three factors,”
“Roma are a really tough workforce to play towards, particularly on their very own turf. We had the probabilities to attain a second aim, it’s a pity we didn’t do extra to deliver house the total outcome.
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“It’s additionally a pity that we conceded on that penalty that I don’t need to touch upon. It’s prior to now now. What’s Bartesaghi meant to do, lower his arms off? The ball is knocked onto his arm. They might even have given one other on Pulisic.”
Davide Bartesaghi’s arm was outstretched when Zeki Celik’s knockback struck it, whereas Pulisic’s arm was hanging limply by his facet on the second attraction from Wesley.
“There are numerous sturdy groups in Italy difficult for the highest spots, we all know each level issues. We play each recreation seeking to win and need to proceed our journey.”
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Lorenzo Pellegrini of AS Roma celebrates scoring his workforce’s first aim from the penalty-spot through the Serie A match between AS Roma and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on January 25, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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This outcome means Milan stay in second place, however at the moment are 5 factors adrift of leaders Inter, opening up a four-point benefit over each Roma and Napoli in joint third.
The extra necessary concern is trying over their shoulders within the struggle for a Champions League spot, as Juventus are 5 factors behind and Como seven.
“I feel we began the sport effectively for 15-20 minutes, then Roma began dominating the sport and Mike was saving us, however we managed to outlive the primary half,”
“The second half was a lot better, we created possibilities and with out this unfortunate penalty that wasn’t a penalty, I don’t suppose they might’ve scored a aim.”
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Samuele Ricci of AC Milan takes a shot while beneath strain from Daniele Ghilardi of AS Roma through the Serie A match between AS Roma and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on January 25, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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Milan at the moment are unbeaten in 21 Serie A rounds, because the opening weekend defeat to Cremonese in August 2025, the longest constructive streak in Europe’s prime 5 leagues this season.
“We’re nonetheless persevering with with out dropping, it’s a constructive factor, however we’re sad we couldn’t handle to remain 1-0 up. We’re trying ahead to the subsequent match,” concluded Modric.