Milan vs Monza: Player Ratings

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Milan

Maignan 6.5: The challenge was being ready when called upon just once, and the French goalkeeper did exactly that, making a crucial save from Akpa Akpro`s close-range header.
Tomori 6: Deployed as a right-back in a back four, he did his job in a typical end-of-season match. Neither impressive nor poor.
Gabbia 6.5: Scored his second goal in the league after the one in the first leg derby. Again, it was a header, his specialty.
Pavlović 6.5: In the first half, he surprised everyone with his ball-striking ability from set pieces, with Pizzignacco denying him a certain goal. Showed grit and personality even in a game of modest significance.
Musah 5: Technically disastrous, even the most elementary touches went wrong. Gave the impression his time in a Rossonero shirt is nearing its end. (from 46` Chukwueze 6.5: Came on with the right spirit and delighted the sparse crowd with some skillful plays.)
Loftus-Cheek 6: Had a season to redeem but time is short, and good intentions weren`t enough. He tried.
Reijnders 6: Little more than a training session, he played at a slow pace. A peculiar evening, probably his last in a Rossonero shirt.
Bartesaghi 6: Celebrated his contract renewal with his first start of the season. Overall, a positive performance. (from 60` Jimenez 5.5: Was rarely seen.)
Pulisic 6: Linked up play with great determination but lacked exceptional quality. (from 85` Florenzi n.v.)
Joao Felix 7: Scored his second consecutive goal with a free-kick gem. Shortly before, he hit the crossbar with a good header. Ended his experience in the Rossonero shirt on a high note. (from 79` Fofana n.v.)
Jovic 6: Moved across the attacking front, looking good but lacking concrete impact. (from 1` 2nd Half Camarda 6.5: Fought for every ball, desperately seeking his first Serie A goal. It seems the appointment is only postponed.)

Coaches

All. Joao Costa 6: For Conceicao`s assistant, it was a real match. He supported the team with great involvement.

Monza

Pizzignacco 6: Excelled in the first half with a save from Pavlovic`s free-kick. Couldn`t repeat it for Joao Felix but overall saved everything saveable. (from 82` Mazza n.v.)
Pereira 5.5: Had the trickiest opponent in Pulisic and held his own in the first half. Less sharp in the second half.
Caldirola 6: A couple of clearances showing experience and skill. Led the defense with good authority. (from 79` Izzo n.v.)
Carboni 6: Provided a backheel assist to Keita, but it was ruled out for offside. Showed heart and pride.
Birindelli 5.5: Pushed forward often and effectively but lacked accuracy in his crosses. Could have done better.
Akpa Akpro 6.5: Among the best on the field: determined, always ready to make runs into the opponent`s box. Maignan denied him a well-deserved goal.
Bianco 5.5: Lots of movement but not always tactically precise. The early second-half booking affected him.
Ciurria 5: A performance where he seemed invisible. (from 70` Castrovilli 6: Came on with great desire and moved around quite well.)
Kyriakopoulos 5: Completely out of the game. Made many reading errors.
Caprari 5.5: Tried to build some counter-attacking plays but lacked the final touch. (from 70` Sensi 6: Two or three plays showed that the talent is there.)
Keita Balde 5.5: Lots of pressing but little presence in the opponent`s box. (from 79` Petagna n.v.)

Coaches

All. Nesta 6: The last to lower the flag.
Fraser Blackwood
Fraser Blackwood

Fraser Blackwood, 31, emerging sports journalist from Birmingham. Specializes in identifying breakthrough talents and tracking player development across European leagues. His innovative use of performance metrics and video analysis has earned him recognition among scouts and technical directors. Developed a digital platform that monitors young British players competing in foreign leagues.

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