AC Milan won last night against Sampdoria in a hard-fought game which ended one to nil. The game was an away fixture for the Rossoneri and three points were crucial to start the season well.
As written by Corriere della Sera, Stefano Pioli's men had determination. However, that may not always be enough. The defensive department was not functioning perfectly. The team risked conceding a goal several times.
But, the Milan players held on to the lead and suffered until the end while showing a good spirit. The newspaper highlighted Mike Maignan's first official game with Il Diavolo and had high praise for the French goalkeeper as he made some important saves. The source also brought to light the excellent display of Brahim Diaz who was decisive as he scored the only goal of the game, and moved well between the lines.
As for Davide Calabria, he 'pushed hard' and was the author of a crucial assist. The captain also played well defensively. Fikayo Tomori delivered some important interventions as well and was 'precise', concludes Corriere della Sera.
