Strahinja Pavlovic was the match-winner for AC Milan against Roma, and he explained his new role under Massimiliano Allegri.
Milan had to withstand half an hour of strong pressure from Roma at San Siro, but they managed to weather the storm and score with one of their first attacks. Rafael Leao went on a typical darting run to the byline and cut it back where the unlikely figure of Pavlovic was waiting to fire in.
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The Rossoneri probably should have had more goals and put the contest to bed earlier. However, they were made to sweat right until the end, and Mike Maignan even pulled out a penalty save 10 minutes from time to deny Paulo Dybala and preserve the win.
After the game, Pavlovic spoke to DAZN to share his emotions after a fantastic night for him personally but also for the team, with his comments via MilanNews.
What feelings does a night like that give you?
“I’m very happy with this goal and the victory. I’m also very happy because I’m going to be a father. I’m too tired from speaking Italian, sorry (laughs).”
With a three-man defence, are you more free to attack?
“This year we have a lot of teams competing for the Scudetto, it will be tough until the end. Scoring is something I enjoy doing. The coach also appreciates these types of runs; he gives me a lot of direction.
“And as I was running, I thought about what he told me: when Rafa [Leao] runs, you have to try to create space and create chances. And that’s what I did.”
Congratulations Pavlo and epic performance 🙌🏼
Saw his goal celebration ❤️… Thought was a nice gesture
What is it about your SO being preggers or newborn that makes ppl score. I find that happen to me as well 🤷♂️
Pavlohimovic!
Yes, under Max., in a few Milan match, Pavlo seems always run go to attack too, good option, more chance to create a goal,
Bravo Pavlo.,Forza Milan ♥️🖤
It’s good that he makes runs. Just don’t give him the basl too far away from goal. He sholdn’t have more than one touch in attack. He has not idea what to do with ball if he has to create the chance.
Which is uderstandable as he is a defender. Thats not his main job!
But he already scored 2 goals while Gimenez yet to score one at serie A is really sad.
Yes, but he will leave his man alone or make a stupid foul every few games. That is the problem
Not sure what you’re talking about. His best plays this season were in attack. He’d be a better left back than Estupinan, 100%. The issue is when defending sometimes (like that Pisa goal).
Sretno brate!
I love it when any of the defenders score beacuse that shows even more how incapable Gimenez is. Just donate the guy or send him back to Mexico. He has no clue how to play this game.