AC Milan secured their first Serie A victory of the season, defeating Lecce 2-0 away from home. Despite limited options available to coach Massimiliano Allegri, the team delivered an encouraging performance in Apulia.
Player Ratings
AC Milan:
Maignan 6; Tomori 6, Gabbia 6.5, Pavlovic 6; Musah 6, Loftus-Cheek 6.5, Modric 6.5, Fofana 6, Estupinan 5.5; Saelemaekers 7, Gimenez 5.
Standout Performer:
Saelemaekers (7) – The versatile Belgian impressed in an unfamiliar role as a second striker, filling in for the absent Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao. He demonstrated tactical awareness, assisting in defense and delivering the free-kick that led to Loftus-Cheek`s opening goal.
Room for Improvement:
Gimenez (5) – The forward had a forgettable outing, missing a significant chance in the first half and having a goal disallowed. With only one shot on target out of three attempts, his performance was below par.
Lecce:
Falcone 6.5; Veiga 5.5, Gaspar 5.5, Tiago Gabriel 5, Gallo 6; Coulibaly 5.5, Ramadani 5.5, Kaba 5; Pierotti 5, Camarda 5, Morente 5.5.
Coaching:
Massimiliano Allegri (7) – The coach effectively managed the team despite missing key players worth an estimated €150 million. Milan`s four goals (two disallowed) against Lecce highlighted their attacking prowess under Allegri`s guidance.
This victory was crucial for Milan following their disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Cremonese last week. The win demonstrates the team`s resilience and depth, even with notable absences like Pulisic, Leao, Jashari, and Alex Jimenez.