Another Serie A victory, the team’s third straight triumph in a week. The 2-0 victory over the Biancocelesti was the most convincing performance-wise after Verona and Cagliari, especially considering the caliber of the competition. Let’s examine the elements more closely that influenced the matchup in San Siro.
The second half is when AC Milan came out on top, upping the tempo and, most importantly, being more proactive in their attempts to win the ball back near to the opposing box. The Rossoneri smothered Lazio with the help of their legs and lungs, leaving them little opportunity to develop. Even though the second goal may have been scored sooner after chances for Musah, Tomori, Reijnders, and Pulisic (a play remarkably similar to the one that culminated in his goal), AC Milan’s perseverance led to Pulisic’s goal on the hour mark and Okafor’s finish late in the game.
. Until the very end, AC Milan kept up their pace, concentration, and fluidity, only dipping slightly deeper for a short while before increasing their lead. Lazio had opportunities, but they were unable to match Pioli’s team’s enthusiasm. After the appearance of their replacements, most notably Pobega, Florenzi, and Okafor, Pioli’s team only became more energized./origin-imgresizer.eurosport.com/2020/11/06/2929827-60190508-2560-1440.jpg)
AC Milan only managed one clean sheet in their first four games of the season, which included the derby, against Bologna on the first matchday. Then, they gave up just once each to Roma and Torino, and five times to the Nerazzurri. The squad naturally became more focused after the crushing loss in the cross-city match and has played stronger defense ever since, not only statistically. The Rossoneri only allowed Newcastle and Verona a single shot apiece, and Sportiello made outstanding saves in both of those situations.
Following that, Luvumbo’s goal in Cagliari and the scraps Lazio had at San Siro. The outcome?A solid-looking club with only one goal allowed, three shutouts in four games. The Diavolo never really had to dig in against a Biancocelesti team that is likely to be there at the end of the season since there were two new faces in the lineup compared to the one that began in Sardinia. Moving forward, stability will continue to be important.
Rafael Leo is a guarantee among the ranks when times are rough, even when the system is functioning and the newcomers are integrating well. Even if his effort against the Biancocelesti was not the best he has ever given, he finally made the difference. Two noteworthy forward sprints and two assists
. At crucial times, he assumed center stage like a champion. upon him, September has been like this: less exciting, yet decisive when called upon. Rafa has adjusted by being even more incisive with less touches as a result of the Rossoneri’s summer transfer activity, which has changed the way the squad attacks. Examples of this include his acrobatic finish against Roma, his goal against Verona, and his two assists against Lazio. Champions act in this manner, particularly in contests like the one from yesterday.
