AC Milan vs. Lazio Player Ratings: Dramatic Match Ends 1-2 with Pavlovic’s Red Card and Jimenez’s Struggles

AC Milan faced another tough loss against Lazio, conceding a late penalty under the San Siro lights. Their performance wasn’t great, and the player ratings reflect that with several players receiving criticism.

Player Ratings

Maignan (5): He could have done better on the first goal, but it was mostly the defenders’ fault. The penalty was on him, though; he acted hastily, and even if there was minimal contact, he should have held his ground.

Jimenez (4): Unfortunately, he struggled defensively, losing every one-on-one against Tavares. He also fell asleep on Zaccagni’s goal, showing he has a lot of work ahead to earn a starting position.

Gabbia (6): He stood out as the most reliable defender, making several good interventions without major mistakes. He even pushed forward, contributing to one of Milan’s better attacks.

Pavlovic (4): His poor clearance led to Lazio’s opening goal, and then his red card sealed the game’s fate for Milan. Whether the referee was right or not, it was a reckless challenge that cost the team.

Hernandez (4.5): His performance was disappointing. He didn’t track back well on Lazio’s first goal, giving Marusic too much space. He also missed a straightforward pass that could have sparked a counter-attack.

Fofana (5): He had a rough game. His decision-making was questionable, especially when he tried a long shot that went nowhere. His passing was mostly off, except for a few decent attempts.

Musah (5): He had several giveaways in risky positions and missed a couple of scoring chances. Being subbed off after just 37 minutes was tough, but understandable given his struggles.

Pulisic (5.5): He seems to be still recovering, showing flashes of his ability but with inconsistent touches. He was involved in some promising plays, but he also missed key chances.

Reijnders (5.5): The first half was shaky for him with misplaced passes, but he improved in the second half, helping Milan find some attacking rhythm.

Leao (5.5): He assisted Chukwueze’s goal by leaving him open, but aside from that, it was a tough match for him. He struggled in one-on-one situations and often misplayed the final pass.

Gimenez (4.5): Another disappointing performance. He had a hard time with his touches and committed unnecessary fouls, including one late in the game that added to the frustration.

Substitutes

Joao Felix (5): He missed two good chances, one outside and one inside the box. While he was active, he needed to do more with his opportunities.

Walker (5.5): He brought some improvement to the right side, though he also got beaten by Tavares a few times. His effort earned him a slightly better rating.

Thiaw (6): He did his job reasonably well, even though all defenders had a challenge with Milan’s attacking formation late in the game.

Chukwueze (6 – MOTM): He scored the team’s only goal, looking like he could secure a draw, though he later gave the ball away poorly, which affected his rating.

Jovic (6): He didn’t play much but made an impact with clever flicks and headers, plus a couple of vital defensive plays.