AC Milan got the job done against Monza as they managed to find the back of the net four times. Several players did well, especially a couple, and down below are the player ratings for the Rossoneri.
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Tatarusanu (6): Questions can be asked about the free-kick (which was very good), but he ended up making a couple of good stops. He also helped set up the first goal with a nice pass to Diaz, showing some passing ability.
Dest (6.5): He was subbed off at half-time as Pioli wanted to try a three-man backline, which was a bit of a shame seeing as he did very well. He beat his man several times and looked a lot more confident.
Kjaer (6): Solid defensive display from the Dane who recently recovered from a hamstring injury. He was eventually subbed off in favour of Gabbia.
Tomori (6.5): Strong and commanding in his defensive plays this evening, not giving the opponents much space with the ball.
Hernandez (7): He continues to be a key for Milan in both phases of the game (especially when Leao isn’t on the pitch) and he was rewarded for all of his runs in the dying minutes. It was unselfish of him to pass, but it was absolutely the right call.
Bennacer (7): He ran the show out there tonight despite having just managed to shake off a fever. He’s so comfortable on the ball and always gives Milan that extra second to set up the attacks.
Pobega (6): He added a physical presence to Milan’s game, no doubt, and it was a solid display even if it wasn’t always technically brilliant.
Messias (6): Some ups and downs from him in this game but he certainly did well in the build-up to Origi’s goal (even if the Belgian needed to do a lot).
Diaz (8 – MOTM): The undisputed man of the match this evening with two brilliant goals to unlock the game. Hopefully, his injury isn’t too serious as Milan could really need him in this form.
Rebic (6): He had a few one-twos with especially Hernandez and he ran a lot, as you would expect. Not much to show for it, though.
Origi (7.5): He was very lively up front and even when he lost a duel, he made up for it with his pace to win back the ball. It was a nice assist for Diaz and the goal was even nicer, certainly showing why Milan signed him this evening.
Substitutes
Kalulu (6): A good defensive display from the youngster but not much more than that.
De Ketelaere (6): He should have scored that last chance but it would be a bit harsh to not give him a pass, as he was forced to play as a striker more or less (and did that decently).
Leao (6): He was actually quite invisible for Milan up until his goal, which really just needed the finish after great work from Theo.
Gabbia (6): Just like Kalulu, a solid display at the back but not much more than that.
Vranckx (N/A): He didn’t play enough to get a rating.
