AC Milan's match against Liverpool, in the Champions League debut, starts negatively. In fact, Paulo Fonseca's team started well, and that only lasted for around 10 minutes, during which Pulisic scored the opener. But, Liverpool soon took charge and dictated the entirety of the game. The English won 1-3 at the San Siro.
Mike Maignan, three injuries during Milan - Liverpool...
Shortly after Pulisic’s goal, Maignan draws attention, touching his right quadriceps before collapsing to the ground in pain.
The medical staff enters the field to assist the Milan goalkeeper, who decides to stay on the field despite the pain. A few minutes later, the goalkeeper stops again, this time for a blow to his left foot, but once again, he endures. At the beginning of the second half, the third and final physical problem arises: Maignan collides with Tomori, who slides in and hits the goalkeeper, forcing him to be substituted.
Maignan had to leave the pitch in tears...
Despite his determination to push through despite his injuries, the Milan goalkeeper is ultimately forced to request a substitution. Maignan exits in the 51st minute, with 19-year-old Lorenzo Torriani stepping in due to Sportiello's absence through injury.
The French goalkeeper appeared deeply upset at the time of the substitution, leaving the field in tears, covering his face with his shirt, possibly due to the frustration of his repeated and unfortunate physical problems, as pointed out by Calciomercato.com.
