Player Ratings: Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 AC Milan – Musah shocking; Tomori struggles | OneFootball

AC Milan failed miserably in Zagreb as the home side prevailed 2-1, following a red card in the first half for the Rossoneri. Many players could have done better and below are the ratings for Sergio Conceicao’s men.

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Starting XI

Maignan (6): He couldn’t do anything about the goals, let’s be honest, and at least he distributed the ball well for most of the game – although he slipped once again which was a bit symbolic for Milan’s whole evening.

Tomori (4.5): Not a successful evening for him, and the surprising thing is that he seemingly did better at right-back than when he was moved into the centre again. The defending on the second goal was extremely poor from him and he committed many fouls as well.

Gabbia (4): Mistakes happen in football (albeit rarely from this man), BUT this was of a fatal character and thus made life so difficult for Milan. He was subbed off at half-time and thus his rating is heavily influenced by the error, since we didn’t see much else.

Pavlovic (6): One of the few players that actually tried today, in both phases of the game we should add. The defending was solid from him, especially since his teammates didn’t help much, and in the end he managed to flick on long balls in attack (but no one responded).

Hernandez (5): Another game with a lack of energy from the Frenchman. He barely added anything in either phase, but at least there were no big mistakes as last time out (vs. Parma). Either way, his form is becoming really frustrating.

Musah (2): There’s a difference between making a mistake – even if fatal like Gabbia’s – and making a stupid decision. The American definitely did the latter this evening, putting his whole team in trouble with an inexplicable foul. He was already carded due to trying to lift an injured Dinamo player, so the second card was just the icing on the cake. On par with Thiaw vs. Monza last season.

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Fofana (5): He had a couple of opportunities on the edge of the box but had no luck with his finishing, and the passing wasn’t brilliant either to be completely honest. He needs rest, everyone can see it except the management.

Pulisic (6 – MOTM): It was yet another game with questionable actions from the American, getting booked from dissent and struggling in the 1v1s. Then, in the second half, almost out of nowhere he scored a nice equaliser. From that point on, he played much better but it wasn’t enough in the end.

Reijnders (5): Just like Fofana, it’s so obvious that he’s tired. It looked like the 90th minute after 20 minutes had passed. Sure, he still ran but especially with a player like Reijnders, you can see when that extra energy is lacking.

Leao (5): Aside from maybe one or two good 1v1s, he struggled out there today and couldn’t make a difference for his team. Of course, it didn’t get easier after the red card but the feeling is still that he lacked desire then. The penalty that was called back was a bit unlucky, as he did everything right (and the arm was a natural movement).

Morata (4.5): He had one chance in the box, but the effort was blocked. The hold-up play was far from great and in the box, well, once again it felt like we were playing without a striker.

Substitutes

Terracciano (4.5): Way too rash in the defensive phase, as seen on the goals that Dinamo scored in the second half. One was called off for offside, sure, but the winner could have been avoided.

Chukwueze (5): A couple of good crosses from him, but also a couple of really poor ones. A mixed bag as always from the Nigerian.

Okafor (4.5): The best chance of the second half, at least one of the best, fell to his feet but he completely scuffed the effort.

Abraham (5): The Englishman, like Okafor, also had a couple of opportunities in the box that weren’t capitalised on.