AC Milan got the job done in style this evening as they won 4-0 against Lazio in the Coppa Italia quarter-final. The Rossoneri will face Inter in the next round and down below are the player ratings for tonight’s outing.
Starting XI
Maignan (6.5): Lazio had just one shot on target and it was straight at the Frenchman, so he wasn’t really called into action. He intercepted some crosses well, though, and was very involved in the build-up as always.
Calabria (6.5): He had a clear advantage over Lazio’s left-side (mainly Zaccagni) and he was also very secure in possession. He’s regaining good form again after the injury that kept him out for quite some time.
Kalulu (7): You cannot really ask more from both centre-backs this evening. This man is so calm in possession, even under pressure, and his pace really makes for the perfect partnership with Romagnoli.
Romagnoli (7): He was just as sound as his partner in the defensive phase, keeping Lazio’s attack extremely quiet. He also got a wonderful assist for Leao’s goal, picking him out from distance.
Hernandez (7): A mature performance from him as he was smart to win a lot of fouls and only went forward when he was supposed to. Very solid in defence as well, which he sometimes has struggled with, and he got an assist.
Tonali (7): He showed once again how important he is for Milan, although it was a shame that he got booked (he will miss the first leg against Inter). His pace is something people don’t always think about, on one occasion he even headed the ball to himself when moving forward.
Kessie (7): He was very calm and especially kept Theo from getting booked, or at least so it seems as he stepped in before things got too heated with the referee. It was a good performance that was crowned with a nice goal.
Messias (6.5): It was an inspiring performance from the Brazilian and even though he didn’t get a goal or assist, he had an advantage over his defender and thus opened up space for Milan to attack into.
Diaz (6.5): After some tough months, the Spaniard is indeed looking a lot better. He was able to stay in possession most of the time this evening and his quick turns really open up space for Milan.
Leao (8 – MOTM): Another top-class display from the winger, who assisted Giroud’s first and also got a goal himself after a nice run. It’s becoming quite clear that with him in a good mood on the day, Milan have a very high chance of winning.
Giroud (8): It was another quick-fire brace from the Frenchman who’s doing exactly what Milan need him to do: score goals. They certainly aren’t missing Ibrahimovic right now and hopefully, the No.9 can continue like this.
Substitutes
Bennacer (6.5): He did well off the bench in a period of the game where, really, Milan just need to keep hold of the ball and he does that very well. Also some good passes to break the lines.
Rebic (6): Not his finest performance attacking-worse, with some sloppy passes and poor moves, but he’s always an asset in terms of pressing.
Saelemaekers (6.5): He had some dodgy decisions just after coming on but then showed his good sides as he was able to often make his way past the Lazio defenders.
Maldini (6): He didn’t play loads (coming on in the 77th) and it was in a period when Milan didn’t attack a lot either. However, he almost got an assist as his free-kick, after a deflection, found Kessie in the box to make it 4-0.
Tomori (6): Just like Maldini, he didn’t play loads and Milan weren’t exactly under loads of pressure. He did what was needed, though.
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