Milan spurned an early result in share the spoils with Atalanta in a dramatic 1-1 Serie A draw on the Gewiss Stadium. Massimiliano Allegri’s aspect didn’t bounce again from a gut-wrenching 2-2 dwelling stalemate towards rock-bottom Pisa final weekend.
It was a dream begin to the sport for Milan as Samuele Ricci scored his first league aim within the Rossoneri shirt to open the scoring after simply 4 minutes. Nonetheless, Allegri’s choice to drag his troops again in a futile try to guard a slender lead returned to hang-out the visiting aspect.
Certainly, it was solely a matter of time earlier than Atalanta would discover a well-deserved equalizer. After losing a number of half-chances, Ivan Juric’s males leveled the rating by Ademola Lookman, who scored his first aim of the season with an outstanding end from contained in the field.
Either side had their probabilities within the second half, however the scoreline remained unchanged. Youssouf Fofana missed Milan’s greatest scoring alternative after the break earlier than Mike Maignan saved the 19-time Italian champions with a superb save to thwart Davide Zappacosta.
With out additional ado, let’s have a look at our Milan rankings.
Milan (3-5-2)
Mike Maignan – 8/10
There was completely nothing he may do to cease Lookman from scoring. Nonetheless, he got here up big late within the recreation to rescue a degree for Milan.
Strahinja Pavlovic – 7/10
The Serbian defender delivered one more reassuring efficiency, faring outstandingly towards Charles De Ketelaere whereas venturing ahead at any given alternative.
Matteo Gabbia – 6/10
Too passive and gradual to shut down Lookman, the Italian center-back struggled towards the lightning-quick Nigerian ahead. Nonetheless, he was unbeatable within the air.
Fikayo Tomori – 6/10
His poor response practically value Milan dearly, however the former Chelsea star had Maignan to bail him out. Not one among his greatest showings this season!
Davide Bartesaghi – 6/10
Following a reasonably quiet first half, the younger wingback sprang into life within the second half, making a number of teasing crosses from the left flank.
Samuele Ricci – 8/10
Along with scoring a spectacular, albeit fortuitous aim, the ex-Torino midfielder was spectacular tonight, masking quite a lot of floor whereas conserving his passes clear and exact.
Luka Modric – 6/10
It felt just like the veteran celebrity ran out of steam. He lacked his normal sharpness and struggled to dictate the tempo. Frustration culminated in a cynical yellow card.
Youssouf Fofana – 5/10
Regardless of his tireless runs and energetic strategy, the Frenchman’s decision-making was horrible. He ought to’ve finished higher in that goal-promising scenario.
Alexis Saelemaekers – 7/10
In contrast to his counterpart on the left-hand aspect, the versatile ahead was vigorous from the get-go. He consistently appeared to stretch the opposition’s protection, finishing a number of harmful runs down the flank.
Rafael Leao – 4/10
Milan wanted their talismanic winger to be the difference-maker, but Leao let his aspect down in Bergamo. It was like he was disconnected from the sport from the beginning.
Santiago Gimenez – 3/10
As if Allegri wanted another excuse to lastly bench him, Gimenez delivered one other nameless efficiency. He supplied little to no motion up entrance, failed to carry up play, and by no means threatened the aim earlier than being taken off.
Substitutes
Christopher Nkunku – 6/10
Ruben Loftus-Cheek – 6/10
Zachary Athekame – N/A
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