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AC Milan clinched three very important points against Hellas Verona on Sunday afternoon, scoring three goals in the process. Below are the player ratings for the Rossoneri.
If you haven’t already, make sure to check out how we decide the player ratings. From the scale to what affects the rating, we have compiled everything there.
Starting XI
Maignan (6): He had a couple of good interventions, including saving Verona’s only shot on target, and he was decent with his feet most of the time. Overall, however, it was nothing more than an average display from Magic Mike.
Tomori (6): Not that it was difficult in a game like this one, but he did well in defence and handled all of the basics. He also deserves a bit of praise for the work he does in the build-up by pushing forward. Then again, definitely not more than a 6 today.
De Winter (5.5): It may sound harsh, especially since Verona didn’t create much, but the Belgian looked a bit shaky/questionable on more than one occasion. He often took the easy way out and sometimes put himself in difficult positions. He also could have done better with the chances he had in attack.
Pavlovic (6): Aside from losing the ball a couple of times in the first half, it was another solid day at work for the Serbian. He often won his duels and also made some of his trademark runs forward.
Saelemaekers (6): The feeling is that he could have done a tad more in attack, especially given the subpar crossing, but he was solid overall. Good crosses or not, he always puts in a good shift and that helps the team.
Loftus-Cheek (6): In fairness, the Englishman was very lively and made several good runs down the right-hand side, which helped stretch Verona and open up space. However, for a higher rating, he needs to be much better in the final third (he should have squared his great chance to Pulisic).
Modric (7): Another game in which his importance was highlighted. Not only did he take matters into his own hands with some runs forward, as well as good distribution as always, but he also created that second goal all by himself. It was a lovely strike indeed, which resulted in a tap-in for Nkunku.
Rabiot (7): He was all over the place and I mean that in a good way. He nearly got a good assist in the first half, and then he had the backheel just before Nkunku won the penalty. But as said, his biggest contribution today was that he was almost always available. And in possession, we all know he’s strong.
Bartesaghi (6): He did well to balance defensive with attacking contributions today, even if he could have been even more successful with his crosses (and corners). He definitely got the basics done so it’s only right to give him a 6.
Pulisic (7.5): Once again, he proved that he’s great at being in the right place at the right time. The goal was pretty much his first chance too, but aside from that he was very lively and tried to get things going. He continued to do well before he was subbed off, but that goal meant so much to Milan just before the break.
Nkunku (7.5 – MOTM): A penalty and a tap-in might not sound MOTM-worthy, but we have to consider that he won the penalty and that the tap-in required very good awareness (and pace to get there). He also had a great pass for RLC in the second half that should have resulted in more. Hopefully, the start of something good.
Substitutes
Jashari (6): The game had died down when he came on, so it’s not like tremendous passing was needed, but instead he impressed with good pressing and hard work.
Ricci (6): He found himself in a couple of good duels, despite not being on the pitch for long, and did well in these. You can see that he’s used to playing in a more defensive/holding role.
Fofana (N/A): I didn’t see enough to give him a rating.
Athekame (N/A): I didn’t see enough to give him a rating.
Odogu (N/A): I didn’t see enough to give him a rating.
The manager
Allegri (6): He didn’t need to make many decisions for the starting XI, given the injury situation, and it’s a game that should always be won. Although Milan scored three in the end, the first half was also very bland. I don’t think any higher than 6 would be fair here.
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