Milan pulled off one other sensational second-half comeback, beating Serie A newcomers Como 2-1 at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. After a heartbreaking 1-1 draw in opposition to Cagliari, Sergio Conceicao posted his first league triumph answerable for the Rossoneri.
Nevertheless, like within the Supercoppa Italiana, it couldn’t pan out with out a drama. Each side had first rate possibilities within the first half however failed to search out the online, with Tijjani Reijnders losing the guests’ greatest probability within the twenty third minute.
Second-half substitute Alejandro Jimenez spurned a golden probability to place Milan in entrance early within the second half. Minutes after his miss, Cesc Fabregas’ facet punished the 19-time Italian champions as Assane Diao beat Mike Maignan on the close to put up.
With solely half-hour left on the clock, Milan appeared in one other near-impossible state of affairs. However Theo Hernandez initiated the comeback with a pleasant lofted end within the 71st minute earlier than Rafael Leao accomplished the turnaround with a elegant chip over Jean Butez.
Milan needed to survive a late scare to take three factors as Maignan pulled off an excellent save to thwart Patrick Cutrone’s close-range try. Again to profitable methods in Serie A, Conceicao’s males have reignited their slim hopes of securing a top-four end.
With out additional ado, let’s have a look at our participant scores.
Milan (4-3-3)
Mike Maignan – 7
Whether or not he may’ve performed higher to cease Diao’s aim is debatable. Nevertheless, his gorgeous leg save to disclaim Cutrone rescued Milan.
Theo Hernandez – 7.5
His uptick in type beneath Conceicao is excellent. An inch-perfect volley was the becoming reward for one more classic Theo efficiency.
Malick Thiaw – 6
The German’s sport is brimming with insecurity. Erratic passes and mistimed tackles highlighted one other dismal night for the teen.
Fikayo Tomori – 7
Like Theo, the Englishman is having fun with a renaissance beneath the brand new supervisor. He fared effectively in opposition to Cutrone, dominating the Italian striker within the air whereas making a number of essential tackles.
Emerson Royal – 7
It feels just like the Brazilian’s confidence is rising. He was omnipresent within the last third, trying a number of crosses and practically scoring within the first half.
Youssouf Fofana – 6
The Frenchman improved on a disastrous displaying in opposition to Cagliari however had nearly no impression within the opposition’s half.
Ismael Bennacer – 7
With Fofana watching his again, the diminutive midfielder had all the liberty to distribute the ball round with plan and function. Nonetheless a bit rusty after a long-term damage.
Tijjani Reijnders – 6.5
Although he had his moments, he was too nonchalant in that one-on-one state of affairs halfway via the primary half when he ought to’ve scored.
Rafael Leao – 7.5
The Milan celebrity shines vibrant within the post-Paulo Fonseca period. It was a scientific end beneath stress, to not point out he ended Edoardo Goldaniga’s profession.
Alvaro Morata – 5.5
Maybe Conceicao may transfer him to the bench. In spite of everything, his greatest profession performances got here in its place.
Christian Pulisic – 6
Stuffed with power within the first half, the USMNT ahead needed to come off at halftime attributable to one other health downside.
Substitutes
Tammy Abraham – 7
Yunus Musah – 6