Milan strolled to a scintillating 4-0 win at Udinese to quickly shut the hole to fourth-placed Bologna within the Serie A standings. Regardless of recovering from a 2-1 loss at Napoli, tonight’s emphatic efficiency on the Bluenergy Stadium could have come too little too late for the Rossoneri devoted.
Drained legs after an intense 1-1 draw in opposition to Inter in midweek Coppa Italia motion didn’t throw a spanner within the works as Milan delivered arguably their greatest efficiency underneath Sergio Conceicao. Regardless of ready for the opening purpose till late within the first half, final season’s runners-up tore Kosta Runjaic’s aspect aside in Udine.
Rafael Leao opened the scoring with a pleasant first-time effort from the sting of the field to interrupt the impasse within the forty second minute. Solely two minutes later, Strahinja Pavlovic made it 2-0, outjumping Jaka Bijol contained in the six-yard field to fulfill Christian Pulisic’s corner-kick supply and put Milan in agency management of the match.
Nevertheless, Milan misplaced star goalkeeper Mike Maignan to damage initially of the second half as a nasty collision with Alejandro Jimenez compelled Conceicao to carry on Marco Sportiello. The Frenchman’s withdrawal didn’t derail the group’s morale as they continued to dominate the sport.
Theo Hernandez scored a ‘classic Theo’ purpose within the 74th minute to triple the guests’ benefit earlier than Tijjani Reijnders accomplished Udinese’s fiasco on house turf together with his tenth Serie A purpose this season. Milan got here inside six factors of Bologna, however a fifth consecutive top-four end appears to be like extremely unlikely.
With out additional ado, let’s take a look at our participant scores.
Milan (3-4-3)
Mike Maignan – 7
The French keeper solely needed to make one difficult save within the first half, but it surely was a surprising reflex to thwart Kingsley Ehizibue at 0-0. Hopefully, he’ll get better quickly.
Fikayo Tomori – 6
The Englishman’s stuttering kind fortunately didn’t come to the fore in Milan’s new-look formation, although his displaying hardly brimmed with confidence.
Matteo Gabbia – 6.5
No-nonsense defending from the Italian center-back noticed him make a number of routine interventions and assist Pavlovic neutralize Lorenzo Lucca.
Strahinja Pavlovic – 7.5
The purpose was a becoming reward for the Serbian defender’s good efficiency as he made gentle work of the in-form Lucca.
Theo Hernandez – 7.5
Milan followers needed to wait for nearly 4 months for this second. Theo returned to his rampaging greatest down the left flank, reminding everybody why he’s one of many world’s elite full-backs.
Youssouf Fofana – 7
Along with his traditional defensive contribution, the ex-Monaco midfielder registered an help to cap off a promising efficiency.
Tijjani Reijnders – 7
Although the Dutchman typically scores a ‘highlight-type’ of objectives, Leao made it easy for him tonight, as he solely needed to flip the ball house from point-blank vary.
Alejandro Jimenez – 6.5
Stuffed in for the injured Kyle Walker, the younger gun fared fairly properly in protection. His tough toes and acceleration made him a risk in assault, however he should work on his composure.
Rafael Leao – 8
Had solely Milan had Leao in this sort of kind the entire season… The Bluenergy Stadium had the pleasure of watching certainly one of Europe’s best wingers at his greatest!
Christian Pulisic – 6.5
Regardless of selecting up one other help, the USMNT ahead wasn’t as influential as in latest outings, drifting out and in of the sport.
Luka Jovic – 6
An absence of service within the field should have pissed off the previous Fiorentina striker, however he confirmed a commendable angle, combating tooth and nail for each possession.
Substitutes
Marco Sportiello – 6.5
Riccardo Sottil – 5.5
Tammy Abraham – 7
Davide Bartesaghi – N/A
Filippo Terracciano – N/A
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