AC Milan failed to extend their winning run as they lost 2-1 against Fiorentina at Artemio Franchi earlier this evening. There were quite a few disappointing displays and down below are the player ratings for the Rossoneri.
Starting XI
Maignan (7 – MOTM): He made plenty of saves this evening and was also crucial in the build-up play, as Fiorentina’s press was intense. One of his saves was simply stunning as he dragged his leg, allowing Tomori to clear the ball off the line.
Kalulu (6): The only man in the three-man backline that managed a pass this evening. He tried his best in opening up some space by going forward and was decent in the defensive phase.
Thiaw (5): It will sound harsh, but he made a huge mistake in the first half that Fiorentina really should have capitalised on. Then, in the second half, he was fooled by Jovic on the second goal.
Tomori (5): The fact that he cleared a ball off the lime this evening saves his rating, but that foul which led to the penalty was incredibly stupid. A schoolboy error from him, and he also struggled to do well overall.
Messias (5): After two consecutive games with a goal, it came to an end. He was quite poor, frankly, and should have done better on especially one occasion when he failed to square a clear header to give Giroud an open net.
Tonali (5): He was often present, but the reality is that he struggled to win his duels and this really hurt Milan in the build-up phase. He must do more.
Bennacer (5.5): The Algerian is another player that certainly underperformed tonight. He was the man that needed to unlock the situation amid Fiorentina’s high press, but he couldn’t quite do it.
Hernandez (6): He made several good runs forward (especially one when Rebic didn’t pass) and eventually got Milan’s goal with a great strike, after previously missing a similar chance. His defending, however, hurt his rating a little as he clearly lost that battle.
De Ketelaere (6): He did what he could out there tonight, showing off with a couple of good flicks and runs. He set up Messias for the aforementioned header after a great run with the ball, concluding with a lovely cross. He wasn’t the problem tonight.
Giroud (5.5): He had a couple of good efforts that were saved by the goalkeeper but he could have done better in the hold-up play this evening.
Rebic (5): He didn’t impress this evening. Although he did get into some good positions at times, he failed to make the right decisions.
Substitutes
Origi (4.5): Just very poor from him. Zero impact off the bench when Milan needed a boost up front.
Ibrahimovic (6): He won many duels and was successful in the hold-up play.
Bakayoko (5.5): He committed too many fouls (even if the referee seemed to hold a grudge) but honestly wasn’t disastrous. It’s just strange that he got the chance.
Saelemaekers (6): We didn’t see that much of him but he ended up getting the assist.
Adli (N/A): Not enough playing time for a rating, but he got the hockey assist for the goal.
