Chasing Juventus for second in Serie A, it was a match to neglect for Milan as they misplaced 4-2 to a resurgent Monza facet on Sunday, however there was nonetheless a optimistic for USA followers. Going behind by two targets earlier than halftime after conceding twice in six minutes earlier than the break, issues did not get a lot better when Luka Jovic was dismissed after the 52nd minute of play with a crimson card however Christian Pulisic did what he might to combat again with a golazo to additionally finish a nine-match scoreless run within the 88th minute to attract the sport degree.
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Following a botched clearance by the Monza protection, on Pulisic’s preliminary cross, the ball ricocheted out to Malick Thiaw who would get it again to the American within the field. Shifting toes, Pulisic saved the Monza protection off stability, unleashing a ferocious shot previous Michele Di Gregorio within the Monza field.
The purpose was Pulisc’s seventh of the Serie A season to go alongside six assists and it could not have come at a greater time with an away Europa League tie looming. Milan will journey to face Rennes on Feb. 22 with a 3-0 mixture lead however nothing may be taken with no consideration in a two-legged tie.
Milan moist on to concede twice after his purpose within the defeat. Milan’s European hangover could have proven dealing with Monza however they’ll make up for it by coasting previous Rennes earlier than an vital battle for European spots in Serie A dealing with Atalanta on Feb. 25. As Milan seems to cost up the desk, getting stability within the assault through Pulisic and Rafael Leao might be essential, and this purpose ought to solely assist the American’s confidence
