AC Milan failed to build on their win against Napoli, held to a draw by Empoli at San Siro this evening. There was one disappointing performer in particular and below are all the player ratings for the Rossoneri.
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Starting XI
Maignan (6): Empoli had just one shot on target the entire game so he didn’t have much to do, but he was always quick to start the build-up phase.
Calabria (6): He was good in the defensive phase and had a couple of good crosses in attack, not to mention a cheeky nutmeg. A solid display, in other words, and not much more.
Thiaw (6.5): He was very strong in the duels and really commanded the defence along with his centre-back partner. It’s clear he has grown a lot in these last few months.
Tomori (6.5): Just like Thiaw, the Englishman did well at the back and kept the dangers at a minimum. He had no issues against Empoli starlet Baldanzini and remained calm.
Hernandez (6): He constantly pushed forward and his work in the defensive phase wasn’t bad either. However, perhaps the final touch was lacking when moving forward.
Pobega (5.5): He started the game well and had more than one good pass, not afraid to send it long or switch sides. Unfortunately, though, he faded a lot as the game went one, hence the rating.
Tonali (6.5 – MOTM): He was everywhere tonight and made several spectacular interceptions. He’s turning more and more into Gattuso in that sense. He also did really well on one occasion to fire away a shot but it was saved.
Saelemaekers (6.5): A good evening after the really good performance against Napoli. In the first half, he was the main source of creativity and he did well in the second too, even if he couldn’t help Milan break the deadlock.
Bennacer (5.5): He started well and made himself available but didn’t have the same effect as against Napoli. Perhaps it was a bit too defensive almost, as things improved up front when he went off.
Rebic (5.5): It must be said that compared to previous displays from him, this was a huge step in the right direction. He was comfortable on the ball and linked up well with his teammates. He did, however, miss a big chance at the start of the first half.
Origi (3.5): It’s hard to know where to start with this guy. The Empoli defence took care of him with ease and on a couple of occasions the delivery seemed perfect, but the striker just couldn’t provide the final touch when needed. He was rightfully booed.
Substitutes
Florenzi (6): His crossing was needed for Milan at the end when they pushed for the winner. He thought he had got the assist for Giroud but VAR intervened. He also hit the post with a low-driven effort.
Diaz (5.5): He did have a somewhat positive impact on the game but he missed a big chance at the end. His effort was simply too tame.
Giroud (5.5): He was nearly the hero tonight but apart from the disallowed goal, we didn’t see enough really.
Leao (6): Beat his man more often than not but it just never came to anything dangerous in the end. Still a big difference to Rebic.
De Ketelaere (N/A): He didn’t play enough to get a rating.
