Roma held injury-hit Milan to a 1-1 attract Sunday’s mouth-watering Serie A showdown at Stadio San Siro. Regardless of taking an early lead, the Rossoneri needed to accept one other gut-wrenching level, dropping additional floor on the top-four tempo.
Milan noticed off Hellas Verona within the earlier spherical however misplaced star winger Rafael Leao to damage. With quite a few first-team stalwarts lacking, Paulo Fonseca fielded an experimental line-up that includes Alex Jimenez on the left wing. Nonetheless, the Rossoneri loved a vibrant begin to the sport.
Tijjani Reijnders picked up the place he left off at Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi. The in-form Dutch midfielder opened the scoring with a pleasant end after being picked out by Youssouf Fofana, who claimed the lion’s share for the aim.
Roma didn’t take lengthy to reply. Artem Dovbyk laid the ball off for Paulo Dybala, whose thumping right-foot volley left Mike Maignan helpless on the aim line. Milan may’ve regained the lead twice earlier than halftime, however Samuel Chukwueze’s closing contact let him down on each events.
Fonseca’s expulsion towards the tip of the primary half added insult to damage. Chukwueze compelled Mile Svilar to make a surprising diving save early within the second half however suffered a muscle damage shortly after. Milan misplaced a foothold within the closing third after the Nigerian’s withdrawal.
Certainly, scoring possibilities had been at a premium after the hour mark. One other underwhelming end result may spell the tip of Fonseca’s disastrous tenure at San Siro. However let’s have a look at our Milan rankings.
Milan (4-2-3-1)
Mike Maignan – 6.5
Dybala’s shot caught him on the incorrect foot. Nonetheless, he pulled off an excellent save to thwart Stephan El Shaarawy late within the sport.
Emerson Royal – 6
It was both backward or to Chukwueze. The Brazilian was clueless in possession once more, although he did fare impressively in protection.
Matteo Gabbia – 6
Dovbyk outsmarted and outmuscled him for Roma’s equalizer. Apart from that, he did effectively. Took one for the crew late, selecting up a reserving for a cynical problem on Eldor Shomurodov to cease the counter.
Malick Thiaw – 5.5
His recklessness is aware of no restrict. Pressured to commit numerous tactical fouls to make up for poor consciousness and anticipation and was fortunate to keep away from a first-half reserving.
Theo Hernandez – 6
Aside from a thunderous long-range strike early within the first half, the Frenchman didn’t present a lot within the entrance third. Nonetheless, he neutralized Alexis Saelemaekers.
Filippo Terracciano – 6
His defensive effort was commendable, however he barely had any influence on the opposition’s half. Understandably stayed within the locker room at halftime.
Youssouf Fofana – 7
It was all Fofana in Milan’s opening aim. After a coast-to-coast run, he served Reijnders on a platter. As well as, he pulled all of the strings within the midfield, delivering arguably one in all his finest performances this season.
Tijjani Reijnders – 6.5
It was a top-class end! His midfield presence was important, although he incessantly lacked help from his offensive teammates.
Alejandro Jimenez – 5.5
Regardless of occasional glimpses of his expertise, the younger gun typically didn’t beat Saelemaekers one-on-one. Alvaro Morata’s wasteful end denied him an help.
Samuel Chukwueze – 6.5
The Nigerian was a relentless risk on the fitting wing, however he typically lacked composure in essential moments, failing to offer the decisive cross.
Alvaro Morata – 4.5
Lacking an early sitter knocked him off his perch. Quite a few misplaced duels and squandered half-chances ensued in an total disappointing match for the Spaniard.
Substitutes
Ismael Bennacer – 6.5
