AC Milan’s hopes of securing a vital win against Juventus were dashed as the Rossoneri delivered a below-par performance under the San Siro lights.
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Both teams struggled to create clear-cut chances, leaving the game deadlocked in a goalless draw.
Fans expected more from Milan in this crucial clash, but the team faltered in almost every aspect of the game, lacking creativity and clinical finishing. Below are the player ratings
AC Milan Players Ratings
- Maignan (6): Did well in goal despite limited challenges. A few misplaced passes were offset by some accurate ones, earning him an average score.
- Emerson Royal (5): Frequently beaten defensively and ineffective going forward, struggling in duels and conceding dangerous free kicks.
- Gabbia (5.5): Decent defensively but lacked boldness in passing, which hindered Milan’s ability to transition effectively.
- Thiaw (5.5): Showed flashes of quality with a key block but made errors in possession and was hesitant in progressive passing.
- Hernandez (5.5): Defended adequately but failed to make his usual offensive impact, missing opportunities to stretch Juventus’ defense.
- Fofana (6): Strong in recovering possession and attempted to initiate attacks but was often overlooked by his teammates.
- Reijnders (5): A poor outing marked by misplaced passes, including a wayward free-kick attempt, and ineffective decision-making in key moments.
- Musah (5.5): Provided defensive cover but lacked precision in attack, delivering speculative crosses that failed to find their target.
- Loftus-Cheek (5.5): Struggled to assert himself, with only a few notable runs, falling short of the dynamism Milan needed.
- Leao (5.5): Had some bright moments but no end product. His performance reflected the broader issues with Milan’s collective play.
- Morata (5): Worked hard but frequently resorted to diving and fouling, contributing little in the attacking third.
Substitutes:
- Pulisic (6): Brought energy and intent but couldn’t provide the breakthrough Milan needed.
- Calabria (5.5): Unconvincing display with poor passing and questionable positioning.
- Chukwueze (5.5): Lacked opportunities to influence the game but made some unforced errors in possession.
- Pavlovic (N/A): Played too little to warrant a rating.
Juventus Players Ratings
- Michele Di Gregorio (6): Had little to do throughout the match but dealt comfortably with Theo Hernandez’s tame header in the dying moments.
- Nicolò Savona (6.5): Focused on containing Rafael Leao and delivered a composed defensive display, although he offered little going forward.
- Pierre Kalulu (6.5): Impressive against his parent club, though his unnecessary foul on Morata created a dangerous free-kick opportunity.
- Federico Gatti (7): A commanding presence at the back, undeterred by a questionable yellow card received in the first half.
- Andrea Cambiaso (6): Struggled early against Musah but grew into the game, albeit without making a significant impact.
- Manuel Locatelli (6): Started strong with effective defensive interventions but faded in the second half, losing possession frequently.
- Khephren Thuram (6.5): Attempted to inject energy and tempo into the game but was often thwarted by a lack of support.
- Francisco Conceicao (5.5): Showed flashes of skill but struggled to make a meaningful impact against Theo Hernandez.
- Weston McKennie (5.5): Ran tirelessly but poor ball control hampered his ability to link up effectively with teammates.
- Kenan Yildiz (6.5): Displayed promise on the left flank with energetic runs, but his efforts weren’t enough to break the deadlock.
- Teun Koopmeiners (4.5): A disappointing outing as the Dutchman frequently lost possession and failed to adapt to his unorthodox role.
Substitute
- Timothy Weah (N/A): Played too briefly to be rated.
The draw highlights the continued struggles of both Milan and Juventus to produce consistent attacking quality in the league. Fans will be hoping for more dynamic performances in upcoming matches as the season progresses.
