AC Milan secured yet another three points in the league last night but it certainly wasn’t easy, scoring the winner against Genoa in the 87th minute and then having to finish the game with Olivier Giroud in goal.
The ending to the clash was simply insane and the Rossoneri did really well to ride out the storm. Giroud stepped up to the task and made a couple of interventions, one of which can be considered as decisive.
As highlighted by today’s edition of Gazzetta Dello Sport (via SempreMilan), Milan have found two Scudetto-winning bombers: one in attack and one in goal. Christian Pulisic’s goal in the 87th minute, Giroud’s save in the dying moments – this is what brought home a very tough game for Stefano Pioli’s men.
Pulisic has become increasingly important since joining Milan from Chelsea this summer for a fee of €20m. He has four goals to his name already and several of them have been crucial for the Rossoneri (vs. Bologna, vs. Lazio and yesterday).
As for Giroud, he made a crucial save in the dying minutes, coming out with no fear and diving towards the ball before collecting his own rebound. “Si è girato Giroud” could now be switched to “Ho parato Giroud” by the Milan fans and the Frenchman certainly deserves all the praise he can get.
Milan are now top of the standings, with Juventus up next after the break.
Great result. As long as they work together, they can achieve great things. The Scudetto is in sight, even though it’s early days. It doesn’t matter who scores, just work together. I say it again, Inter is going to struggle to win with their second team. And, if they keep using their first team players, to get closer to Milan, they will have a lot of injuries to contend with. Pioli has a lot of work to do – he should keep letting the boys know the need to work together – no vain glory. Forza Milan!
Yes a great result …not a good match to watch ,but hey we hung in there ,and we are top of the leauge ..
Never ever thought I would see my fav player appear between the sticks ( Olivier Giroud) well done Olivier , and well done pulisic …Please just give our manager pioli credit for giving squad playing time ..
But at the end of the day ,,pulisic / Rafeaol leao / Olivier Giroud will be essential starters ,..We have done very well so far in the serl A leauge ..
Our defence , especially tomori have been so solid .
I have complete confidence we will win the scuddeto this season …I am a happy 😊 man .