The Rivalry Renewed: AC Milan vs. Liverpool FC Player Ratings
A Clash of Titans
This week, two of Europe's most storied clubs, AC Milan and Liverpool FC, faced off in a highly anticipated Champions League matchup. The match lived up to the hype, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive resilience. Here are the player ratings from the thrilling encounter:AC Milan
Mike Maignan (7/10):
The French goalkeeper made several key saves, including a stunning stop from Mohamed Salah in the first half.
Davide Calabria (6/10):
The right-back was solid defensively but struggled to provide much attacking threat.
Fikayo Tomori (7/10):
The England international was a rock at the heart of the Milan defense, making crucial interceptions and blocks.
Pierre Kalulu (7/10):
The young Frenchman was impressive alongside Tomori, showing composure and maturity beyond his years.
Theo Hernandez (7/10):
The left-back was a constant threat down the flank, delivering dangerous crosses and creating chances for his teammates.
Sandro Tonali (6/10):
The midfielder was tidy in possession but lacked the creativity to unlock the Liverpool defense.
Ismael Bennacer (7/10):
The Algerian was a tireless presence in the midfield, winning tackles and distributing the ball effectively.
Brahim Diaz (6/10):
The Spanish playmaker showed flashes of brilliance but was often isolated up front.
Ante Rebic (6/10):
The Croatian forward worked hard but struggled to make an impact on the game.
Rafael Leao (7/10):
The Portuguese winger was Milan's most dangerous player, creating several chances and scoring a stunning goal.
Olivier Giroud (6/10):
The veteran striker held the ball up well but failed to find the back of the net.
Liverpool FC
Alisson Becker (7/10):
The Brazilian goalkeeper was rarely tested but made a crucial save from Rafael Leao late in the game.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (6/10):
The right-back was solid defensively but was not as influential in attack as usual.
Joe Gomez (7/10):
The English defender put in a commanding performance alongside Van Dijk.
Virgil van Dijk (8/10):
The Dutch center-back was imperious at the heart of the Liverpool defense, marshalling his teammates and making crucial interventions.
Andy Robertson (7/10):
The Scottish left-back was a constant threat down the flank, delivering dangerous crosses and creating chances.
Fabinho (7/10):
The Brazilian midfielder was a rock in midfield, winning tackles and distributing the ball intelligently.
Thiago Alcantara (7/10):
The Spanish midfielder showed his class with his pinpoint passing and incisive dribbling.
Harvey Elliott (6/10):
The young midfielder showed promise but was substituted early in the second half.
Mohamed Salah (7/10):
The Egyptian winger was a threat throughout the game, scoring a stunning goal and creating several chances.
Darwin Nunez (6/10):
The Uruguayan striker was guilty of missing a few good chances.
Luis Diaz (7/10):
The Colombian winger was a lively presence on the left flank, creating problems for the Milan defense.
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