Milan accomplished one other signature comeback underneath Sergio Conceicao to beat Bologna 3-1 within the opening sport of Serie A Matchday 36. In doing so, the Rossoneri posted their first league victory at Stadio San Siro since mid-March.
Milan have discovered kind in current weeks, but it surely’s most likely too little too late to salvage their dream of securing European qualification by way of a league inserting. In search of revenge for a 2-1 defeat in January’s reverse fixture, Sergio Conceicao’s facet entered the spherical on a three-game successful streak, albeit with out a win throughout their final three outings at San Siro.
Possibilities have been at a premium within the opening 45 minutes, with Benjamin Dominguez losing essentially the most promising alternative halfway by the primary half. Mike Maignan made a terrific save to ship Milan degree on objectives into halftime. Nonetheless, Riccardo Orsolini opened the scoring instantly after the break with a pleasant strike from the sting of the field.
Moreover, Milan misplaced Fikayo Tomori to harm lower than quarter-hour into the sport. Conceicao, who needed to sub on Malick Thiaw, made a triple change strive flip issues round simply after the hour mark. It rapidly paid off as Santiago Gimenez returned to the scoresheet off the bench to attract the Rossoneri degree within the 73rd minute.
Christian Pulisic went from a supplier right into a goalscorer in solely six minutes to finish the comeback. Bologna made a valiant try to tug one again, forcing Maignan to make one other excellent save to disclaim Nicolo Cambiaghi from shut vary. Gimenez punished the Italian’s miss along with his second of the evening to seal the deal for the house crew.
With out additional ado, let’s take a look at our participant rankings.
Milan (3-4-2-1)
Mike Maignan – 6.5
The Frenchman displayed spectacular reflexes to thwart Dominguez, but Orsolini gave him no probability. Beautiful late save to rescue all three factors for Milan!
Strahinja Pavlovic – 6
Too sluggish for the Bologna talisman, Pavlovic couldn’t shut Orsolini down in time, permitting the Italian sufficient house to beat Maignan.
Matteo Gabbia – 7
Thijs Dallinga was nowhere to be seen, largely due to the Italian center-back’s excellent efficiency.
Fikayo Tomori – N/A
It’s a pity he needed to come off early after a shiny begin.
Theo Hernandez – 5.5
He’s nonetheless adjusting to Conceicao’s new formation. The star wingback wasn’t anyplace close to his degree from current video games.
Tijjani Reijnders – 6
The Dutchman is such a chic participant, but it felt like he took the sport too casually.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek – 5.5
A prolonged spell on the sidelines took its toll because the towering midfielder struggled for affect and was merely a shadow of the participant he was final season. Foolish reserving!
Alejandro Jimenez – 6
Not like Hernandez, the younger Spaniard ventured ahead each time and wasn’t afraid to take his marker one-on-one. Nonetheless, he should work on his composure.
Joao Felix – 6
Very nonchalant on the ball, Felix demonstrated some nifty touches however by no means produced any hazard within the ultimate third, providing one other cold displaying. Unconvincing!
Christian Pulisic – 7.5
Milan desperately wanted their most efficient ahead, however this wasn’t the USMNT winger’s evening for essentially the most half. Few issues went his manner till he tied up Gimenez for the equalizer. He then turned the sport on its head with an ice-cold end.
Luka Jovic – 5.5
Regardless of promising indicators within the link-up play, the Serb by no means had an opportunity to check Lukasz Skorupski, as Milan didn’t create a lot within the ultimate third.
Substitutes
Malick Thiaw – 6.5
First rate anticipation and well-timed tackles highlighted the German’s satisfying efficiency. Erratic on the ball although.
Kyle Walker – 6
Samuel Chukwueze – 6.5
Santiago Gimenez – 8
Scored two and had one disallowed for offside in lower than half an hour. Tremendous-sub!
Yunus Musah – 6
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