Despite being one man up for a good 20 minutes in the second half, AC Milan failed to break down Torino and eventually lost after extra time. Down below are the player ratings for the Rossoneri.
Starting XI
Tatarusanu (6): He made a very good save in the first half in a 1v1 situation and was generally comfortable claiming the ball. He couldn’t do anything about the goal, so he gets a pass.
Kalulu (5): While decent for the most part, he lost his man on the goal after seemingly not understanding the danger. He was tired, of course, but he certainly could have done more there.
Gabbia (5): He won many aerial duels, sure, but there were so many situations in which his passing was not up to par. He needs to trust himself more than to always opt for the easy way out.
Tomori (5.5): Slightly better than his partners this evening as he ended up being the one who often brought the ball forward and at least tried to start something.
Saelemaekers (5.5): He tried to create chances for Milan and was successful at times in breaking down the first barrier. Not more than that, though.
Vranckx (4.5): The rating might seem a bit harsh, but it’s solely because he did almost everything but make use of his qualities. His dribbling is what has excited us before but tonight he almost never tried.
Tonali (6 – MOTM): Throughout the game, from start to finish that is, he was the one consistent performer and it was a decent display from him.
Pobega (4.5): While he did do a good job in pressing, he was simply not the right man for that more advanced midfield role given his technique.
Dest (5): His display on the left-hand side was painful, to be honest, but he improved a little when he moved to the right.
Diaz (5.5): He had some good intentions here and there, just like Saelemaekers, which led to a few half-chances.
De Ketelaere (5): He was unlucky not to score tonight as he hit the post with a wonderful header. However, tonight there was yet another chance in which he could have shot with his right, but opted to tuck inside and ended up getting nothing. That needs to stop.
Substitutes
Leao (5.5): He had a couple of good moments but one can only wonder why he drifted inside so much. Milan needed him on the wing to stretch the game but that just wasn’t the case for the most part.
Messias (5.5): He came on and actually made a difference instantly. He made sure Torino got the red card and opened up space for the Rossoneri. However, he also had a couple of poor efforts and crosses.
Giroud (4.5): He tried to complicate it too many times. Sometimes, the highlights-friendly flick isn’t always the best choice.
Hernandez (5.5): What you would expect from a left-back, but he had a few chances he perhaps could have done better with.
Bennacer (5): He was arguably too slow with his passing and that was exactly what Milan didn’t need, to be honest.
Calabria (N/A): He didn’t play enough to get a rating.
