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Milan had a slow start, falling behind by two goals against Lecce in Serie A on Saturday evening. However, strategic substitutions from the coach helped Milan turn the game around, securing a 3-2 victory.
Here are the player ratings from the exciting match at Via Del Mare.
Best Lecce player: Nikola Krstovic 8 – Scored two excellent goals, ending Lecce’s four-match goal drought. He was unlucky not to score a hat-trick, hitting the post in the first half.
Lowest Lecce rating: Federico Baschirotto 5 – The Lecce captain had a weak defensive performance. He was partly responsible for Milan’s disallowed early goal and conceded a penalty that led to Milan’s equalizer.
Coach: Marco Giampaolo 5.5 – Lecce ended their goal drought early in the match. While they showed defensive vulnerabilities, they were fortunate in the first half due to Milan’s disjointed attack and offside calls. The game shifted in the second half, and Lecce couldn’t counter Milan’s effective substitutions.
Best Milan players: Christian Pulisic 7.5 – Crucial in Milan’s comeback, winning and converting a penalty. He also scored the go-ahead goal in the 81st minute from a great Leao cross.
Lowest Milan rating: Warren Bondo 5 – Many Milan players underperformed in the first half. Bondo, making his full debut, struggled particularly. He was substituted after an hour, failing to make an impact in midfield, ball control, or defense.
Coach: Sergio Conceicao 6.5 – Seemed frustrated with the team’s initial response after conceding. Milan’s first-half attack appeared disorganized, with sloppy plays. However, the second half was different, with substitutions like Leao, Abraham, and Sottil proving effective in changing the game.
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