Mike Maignan somehow managed to build on the fantastic display against Inter in the Derby Della Madonnina, showcasing outstanding reflexes against Lazio on Saturday evening.
With just nine goals conceded so far, Milan have one of the best defences in Serie A. The backline has improved massively compared to last season, but it’s equally through that Maignan has kept out a few shots through his individual brilliance.
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Against Inter, he made two very advanced saves on Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez, before saving Hakan Calhanoglu’s penalty. A perfect performance from the goalkeeper, in my ways, and he managed to build on that in the game against Lazio last night.
😲 @mmseize with an UNREAL save last nightpic.twitter.com/0RicDhGp7J
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Less than two minutes into the game, Mario Gila was left unmarked in the box and he was able to do everything right with the header. However, somehow, Maignan kept out the shot with a fantastic reflex save, tipping it over the bar as well.
What makes the save even better is that it was so early in the game. Yes, players should be ready from the get-go, but it was one of the first interventions from the goalkeeper. It also had a significant impact on the game as a goal there would have changed everything, so he was named our MOTM.
