Olivier Giroud (photo Lapresse)
Milan-Borussia Dortmund, even Maignan betrays. Giroud-Calabria nightmarish night. Rossoneri report cards
Maignan rating 4.5 This time Mike isn’t Magic. He was blameless for the penalty (which he almost intercepted), but then was not very reactive on Borussia Dortmund’s second goal. Bad on Adeyemi’s (central) shot which gives the German team the 3-1 and sends Milan to hell
Calabria rating 4.5 Bynoe-Gittens puts him through a nightmare night. The Rossoneri full-back causes the penalty and gets into trouble when he is targeted or caught at speed. At the end of the first half he has the ball over his head that could change his evening, Milan’s and perhaps the Rossoneri’s entire European season, but he fails to score. When Bynoe-Gittens is replaced (in the 66th minute) many breathe a sigh of relief: but no, even Adeyemi (what a talent!) puts the Rossoneri captain to the test (in the final he and Krunic jump dryly, offering Fulkrug the assist for 1-4, however the German hits the crossbar). His character must be underlined: despite the mistakes he returned to the pitch in the second half, putting in all the determination in the world. But this time the heart is not enough
Thiaw rating 6 Precise and attentive behind despite Borussia Dortmund rising with offensive gusts that freeze San Siro. He succumbs to a muscle injury that will keep him out for some time and which raises a worrying red (black) alarm in defense
From the 53rd Krunic rating 5.5 He enters into an absolute emergency situation, in a role that is not his: Rade applies himself, but is unable to plug the leaks of a boat that is sinking under the blows of a ruthless Borussia Dortmund
Tomori rating 6 Some excellent closing showing off his speed skills. Fight to the end
Milan defeated: (almost) 90 million in smoke. Defense in pieces: Simic with Frosinone
Theo Hernandez rating 5 On the left offensive front, Milan, without Leao, would need his turbo-accelerations, but the Frenchman can’t find the space to blow up the Borussia Dortmund defense. The homework is not enough
Adli vote 6- He makes some mistakes, maybe even loses some balls, but he always tries not to be banal in his passes. The few quality ideas of the Rossoneri maneuver evening arise from his desire to do things. He has a nice chance from the edge of the area, but the shot does not reach its destination from the 76th Jovic vote 6 he enters well and comes close to scoring with a nice header that ends up on the post
Reijnders rating 5 Few ideas, he never turns on the lights when he has the ball at his feet. Colorless test and it is not the only one in recent weeks for the Dutchman.
Loftus-Cheek rating 5.5 He gives a little weight in the middle of the pitch to a fragile Milan. But we are light years away from the dominating night against PSG. In the second half he had the right opportunity, launched by Pulisic, for a coast-to-coast counterattack, but he didn’t play it in the best way.
Chukwueze rating 6 The slalom ended with the goal that gives Milan hope. He gives away a few other good plays (like when he releases Adli on the edge of the area) and many dribbles are attempted (not all of them lucky). A small glimmer of light in Milan’s dark night From the 76th minute Chake Traore SV
Milan on their knees: 1-3 with Borussia Dortmund. Champions League, (almost) goodbye
Pulisic rating 5.5 He tries to score with a scissors kick at the start of the second half, but he isn’t lucky and only gets a corner kick. A couple of excellent plays, the ball over Calabria’s head, some verticalisations: but from Captain America, especially in the absence of Leao, we would expect something more
Giroud rating 4 He misses a very heavy penalty that could direct the match. Then he would have plenty of time to redeem himself, but we never see him. Out of the game, canceled out by the Giallorone defence.
Pioli rating 5 His Milan sees their qualification for the Champions League round of 16 turning into a mirage: the hangovers that took the team to the semi-final last spring seem very distant in time. The team almost never manages to put Dortmund under pressure, suffering their counterattacks. Then, Thiaw’s injury, yet another muscular knockout this season, brought the defense to its knees.
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