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Another worrying result and performance for AC Milan – Players ratings and match review

Wajih by Wajih
19 December 2021
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MILAN, ITALY - DECEMBER 19: Junior Messias of AC Milan and Eljif Elmas of SSC Napoli battle for the ball during the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 19, 2021 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

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Serie A matchday 18 of the Rossoneri ended with another disappointing result and performance against rivals Napoli who who were the better side at the San Siro stadium. AC Milan lost 1-0 and are now tied in second position with Napoli as both have 39 points. Inter are first with 43 points.

This is the lineup that Stefano Pioli used for his team from the start:

4-2-3-1: Maignan; Florenzi, Tomori, Romagnoli, Ballo-Touré; Kessié, Tonali; Messias, Brahim Diaz, Krunic; Ibrahimovic.

As for Napoli, their coach chose the following formation:

4-2-3-1: Ospina; Malcuit, Rrhamani, Juan Jesus, Di Lorenzo; Anguissa, Demme; Lozano, Zieliński, Elmas; Petagna

The goal was scored early on, a cross from a corner found the head of Elmas who was poorly marked by Pioli's players. The Rossoneri did not look very organised at the back and especially in the left side of the field. Besides, Ballo-Touré, Franck Kessié and Krunic were not up to the game's standard and they did not contribute much to the game.

Napoli's corner vs AC Milan
MILAN, ITALY - DECEMBER 19: Eljif Elmas of Napoli scores the 0-1 goal of Napoli during the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 19, 2021 in Milan, Italy. (SSC NAPOLI via Getty Images)

The former Atalanta man, Kessié, was not convincing at all and made many wrong choices and mistakes. However, he was not the only one to disappoint as Brahim Diaz was also particularly 'off' as he lacked his usual technical plays which distinguished him well at the start of the season.

The second half was more of the same, there were too many technical errors and a big lack of quality in the field. There were however few chances here and there, but Ospina was not very much threatened as Pioli's boys did not take advantage of certain situations.

Olivier Giroud and Zlatan Ibrahimovic
AC Milan's French forward Olivier Giroud (L) and Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (AFP via Getty Images)

The game was going ended with Spalletti taking the win at the Rossoneri's home. Franck Kessié scored in the last minutes of the game, but unfortunately, VAR called it off and it left many doubting the decision. A taste of bitterness is left in the mouth after a disappointing loss against Liverpool in the Champions League, a frustrating draw to Udinese away from home and now comes another negative performance and result against Napoli.

Below, you'll find our AC Milan players ratings graphic. As usual, let us know what your thoughts are in the comments:

AC Milan player ratings vs Napoli 19/12/2021
AC Milan player ratings vs Napoli 19/12/2021 (Milanreports.com)

 

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