AC Milan Held 1-1 by Cagliari in Serie A Opener
AC Milan's first Serie A match under Sérgio Conceicao ended in a 1-1 draw with Cagliari, posing questions for the new manager.
AC Milan, beginning a new chapter under Portuguese coach Sergio Conceicao, faced a challenging start to their Serie A campaign with a 1-1 draw against Cagliari. After lifting the Supercoppa Italiana, expectations were high for Milan's revamped squad, but the match highlighted key areas needing improvement.
The game started with both sides probing for control. Milan’s goalkeeper Mike Maignan made an early save, demonstrating his reliability. At the other end, Cagliari's defense frustrated Milan's attack, including an impressive block against Theo Hernandez.
In the second half, Milan found their breakthrough in the 51st minute when Alvaro Morata tapped in from close range after Christian Pulisic's effort hit the post. However, their lead was short-lived as Luca Zortea equalized with a stunning long-range strike, catching Maignan off guard.
Milan intensified their efforts, with Rafael Leao and substitute Tammy Abraham coming close. Despite their dominance in possession, the Rossoneri were unable to find a decisive goal, leaving the San Siro faithful yearning for more.
The draw leaves Milan eighth in the standings, and while it's too early to draw conclusions, Conceicao’s tactics will face scrutiny as the team seeks consistency in a competitive league. The manager stressed post-match the importance of patience as he implements his vision for the squad.
With key players like Leao and Hernandez showing glimpses of brilliance, Milan fans can remain optimistic. However, the squad will need to gel quickly to maintain their aspirations for a top-four finish.
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