AC Milan looked very comfortable with a 2-0 lead against Roma this evening but lost it all in the dying minutes of the game. Only one point to show after an otherwise good display and down below are the player ratings.
Starting XI
Tatarusanu (6): He did well overall this evening and was, frankly, unlucky to concede those goals. On the second one, he made a stunning reflex save but the rebound was converted.
Calabria (6.5): He did very well this evening and cannot be blamed for any of the goals. It’s a big difference with him back, especially in defence (although clearly not set pieces).
Kalulu (7 – MOTM): It was a great header to open the scoring and he was also a lot better defensively tonight, compared to the clash against Salernitana. Deserved a better outcome.
Tomori (6.5): Just like his colleague, he did very well and other circumstances resulted in the goals conceded. A shame, really.
Hernandez (6): A decent display from the left-back in both phases of the game, even if he didn’t always get lucky with the touch in attack.
Bennacer (6.5): He directed the play just like you would expect until he was subbed off (due to the yellow card) and his absence was felt.
Tonali (6): He added yet another assist to his tally (for the first goal) and was a key presence in the midfield for the majority of the game. However, he lost Ibanez on the first goal.
Saelemaekers (6): He’s very nifty with the ball and managed to create chances from very tight spaces. Not a whole lot to show for it in the end, though.
Diaz (6): Just like the Belgian, he had very good intentions and was more successful than usual in opening up spaces etc. However, not a lot came of it.
Leao (6.5): He can do even more, as we all know, but was still a constant danger up front and assisted Pobega’s goal.
Giroud (5.5): Bar a few nice combinations here and there, he wasn’t a good friend with the ball at all and rarely was in the right position.
Substitutes
Pobega (6.5): He was a tad rash perhaps but ultimately scored the second goal and added a physical presence.
Vranckx (5.5): He did several things very well but also committed a really stupid foul, which led to Roma’s equaliser.
De Ketelaere (N/A): He didn’t play enough to get a rating.
Gabbia (N/A): He didn’t play enough to get a rating.
