AC Milan beat Lazio at the San Siro as Christian Pulisic and Noah Okafor get on the scoresheet both assisted by Rafael Leão.
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0:00 Intro
1:11 First Takeaway
3:14 Second Takeaway
5:50 Callout
6:35 Shoutouts
8:35 Third Takeaway
9:34 Shoutout
11:10 Fourth Takeaway
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the tree attackers against borussia should be leao chukweze and okafor, no doubt about that
Dude you negative af on pulisic we get it he’s American
I couldn't agree more about Rejinders, if he improves his finishing we could be looking at a world class player. I love how he bamboozles markers, you don't go in half-cocked to mark this guy, he will twist you.
we must beat dortmund .i hope leao scores.forzzzza milan❤️❤️
I think the starting front line against Dortmund will be Leao, Giroud, and Pulisic.
If people continue to question why Chukwueze doesn’t start more ahead of Pulisic. Idk what to tell you. It’s been 7 league games already and Pulisic has started all league games. Pulisic is more versatile, and offers more offensively and defensively. He is simply a better well rounded player. Pioli knows that 100%.
And arguing about Pulisic loosing possession (which happens to all wingers) but not have that same energy towards Leão who looses possession as much as Pulisic and tends to play lazy at times , just shows people’s bias over Pulisic. At the end of the day you can’t please everyone.
I think you don't factor in Pulisic's defense on the high press or when he loses the ball and his defensive positioning. He was working well with the RB all game. My complaint when he played at Chelsea was that he wasn't aggressive on defense. Now he is.
giroud not good enough, bad touches and seems to weak in the holdup play
Great bit! Your opening segment captured the difference in Milan this season: The new signings! They’re still getting used to “new everything”, including timing on the ball, little space and aggressive marking – but so far so good.
As you pointed out, yesterday’s was a game of two halves. In the second, Milan simply shifted to a higher gear – pushing Lazio high up the pitch in their own half, and making the best out of the resulting semi-counters. I’m not going to single out anyone’s performance as everyone put in a good day’s work and helped elevate the club to an important win.
Onto Dortmund next! Expect a hectic stadium atmosphere on Wednesday coupled with an opposition that is aggressive but has important quality up front. Tactical organization, composure and quality will be of most significance to Milan. Forza Milan ❤️🖤.
Really nice breakdown. Especially on Pulisic. There were a handful of times throughout the game where he could've taken a one touch shot or pass in, but hesitated. Losing a spot in Chelsea from taking too many "chances" might be what has him a bit hesitant. Maybe doesn't want to lose his spot, lack of confidence, wants to make sure the other guys have their shots, etc. Good things for him to keep in mind, but he's definitely overthinking it. Overall still a good game and nice W. Hopefully nothing serious with Loftus-Cheek, but good to see Musah sub early and play so well.
Pulisic on his prime at Dortmound was RW and not LW
CP is a stud.
I hope we try a Leao-Oka-CP from the start.
Also Musah is a better signing than Chukwueze.
We love Milan and we love you, Kush. Great job as always!
It’s very clear watching your videos you don’t rate Pulisic. That’s fine you were more excited about Chukwuze. When he signed in my opinion. I’ll continue to watch your channel. Because you’re the most consistent AC Milan channel. your criticisms are fair at times. Today you got it wrong he was the most consistent player out there behind Lao. Other than that keep up the good work.
Keep up rossonero I'm from Tunisia I just found u I'm a milan supporter since 2009 we don't HV ur kind alot Soo plzzz keep up ❤❤❤
Forza milan ⚫🔴 💪💪🔥🔥
Pulisic is very adept at making late runs into the correct spaces. He also does a lot of good defensive work. Hopefully he will stay healthy and continue to play up to his capabilities as his presence on the right allows Leao more space on the left. The attack seems much more balanced.
Leao is quietly putting in league MVP numbers.
Tuchel and Potter and even Gregg to an extent have a list of priorities in certain situations on the field. Pulisic during his time at Chelsea has been clearly broken into being a robot and when those previous orders clash against his current and instinctual priorities you see him slip mentally. Ive seen this several times where maybe he tries a one two but no one is there or when he has the ability to take a guy on but he takes the easy back pass. Pulisic isn't inherently indecisive its been drilled into him
Guys have you seen the standing ovation that Adli got in San Siro? Ac Milan fans are something else
Excellent post match pointers, I think Milan looked alot more fluid in this game especially in the 2nd half. I think we are beginning to see Milan gel a little bit more, the players are becomimg more comfortable playing together and understanding each others style of play.
I want to bring up Musah, he is amazing, one thing I would add about him is that he is so strong on the ball. He is so good at winning the ball back in the 2nd and last 3rd of the field. He will attack make a pass and if the ball is lost, there is immediate pressure to prevent a counter. Very similar style of playing process to Gatusso, Rodrigo De Paul, Tonali (not saying that he is on De Paul’s level or Gatusso) but he does all the things Tonali used to do on defense except his offensive game is a bit more polished. Crazy opinion but I like him more than RLC on that right side, he just looks so comfortable.
For Dortmund, I hope they start Okafor – because he used to play in the bundesliga and is accustomed to the teams. I hope Pulisic plays as well as he is comfortable where he began, he had such a great time at Dortmund. I hope Musah, Rijinders Adli, Leao, Tomori, Thiaw for pace, Florenzi and Theo.
I think for now Okafor is better off the bench, Giroud still got some goals in him and his leadership is important, Pul to start over Chuk
Congrats…you make great analysis in your videos.
On Pulisic’s indecisiveness: i actually think he is decisive in that he is looking to pass first. The problem being when you are that far down in the box, passing lanes close in split seconds and then it looks like he is hung up. Pioli might just want to encourage him to look for the shot that deep.
Keep it up bro
Seeing adli finally get a chance is so good to see
#1 wanting a player to pass backwards is moronic at best especially when it is an attacking plaher because passing backwards normally only leads too going even further back and further back until all of your forward momentum is gone and your attack is dead… #2 pulisic attacks he hates going backwards and wants to keep the play/ball going forwards and keep the defense and defensive players under constant pressure… #3 you mentioned it yourself mulan players do not make overlapping runs which is what pulisic is always lookkng for when he drives with the ball that and 1-2 passing like what he did with giroud the first game of the season
Love the content. Fyi though, Puli has stated he doesn't like being called Captain America
Also wish this guy ripped leao as much as he ripped pulisic… leao loses the ball atleast 10-15 times a game and makes piss sorry decisions and passes and doesnt take shots when he should (not too many games ago leao had the emtire defemse beat amd the goal keeper on his back and instead of shooting he kept dancing around dribbling right in front of the goal and lost the ball)
You’re buggin about the “indecisiveness” I feel like you hated early in the season when he tried ti take players on one V one bc you thought that wasn’t then time and place. Got news for you. Pulisic was the only metronome in the first half and of you watched his desire off the ball or after a layoff you’d see he’s literally always running and showing for his teammates. Which is the OPPOSITE of Leao. I don’t wanna make this a pulisic V rafa rant. But you’re nuts if you think Leao wasn’t actually more to blame for Milan’s static and lack luster performance. He only wants to score for the first 65 minutes of a match and will do anything to avoid passing to a person with better chance to score. That screams anti captain. Bc what happens when you pass up those chances and do stupid shit against the top teams in the table or UCL then they come down and burry you. Then you and others make apologies or excuses that enable the narrative to be created tbat he should never be dropped or that he’s a top 3 winger in the world. Well then CP will be in the top 5-7 bc he’s gonna be only short about 3-4 contributions come the end of the season. It’s not hyperbole or wishful thinking, it’s numbers based on their GA per 90 in their career. But until Leao decides that pulisic is elite too and not here to steal his spot or take the shine and he passes it early Milan could suffer as a team
bruh pulisic was good the whole match
This video deserves atleast 10k views
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Reijinders Is great, and yes he needs to improve his finishing. He said he was a box to box but I'm seeing him more like a Modric/de Bruyne kind. It'll be great if he improves his defensive skills as well and becomes a good box to box though.
About who's starting again Dortmund I guess Chukuweze, but let's see
Let’s gooooo 🏄🏾♂️
It seems like sometimes people might not realize Pulisic's greatness because maybe they've always been in the same systems and player pools, and when introduced to new players and ideas it takes time for people to process and accept what's happening. Pulisic breaks records and wins big big trophies everywhere he plays because he breaks through all the barriers. He shatters them with his spirit. Pulisic's football IQ is off the charts. His vision, awareness, decisiveness is world class. He gives everything he has all the time. All he wants is to win for his team.
And remember, Pulisic first broke through at Dortmund at age 16 and made an immediate impact. That might play into Pioli's decisions on player selection and strategy this week.
Great recap…The game needed the goal to really get going, the first half felt really sluggish. Leao really took his time getting into the match, elite, world class players don't have that tendency, he needs to break out of this habit . He was rested v Cagliari and should've started stronger.
I'll call out the bonehead selfish play by Tomori when he tried a shot when he was 3v2 with Giroud and Leao on either side of him. In a close match that could've been a mistake we stew upon, outside of that a very good performance.
Reijnders chance was tough, the ball was tight to his feet, it was a difficult finish. That said this isn't the first time he's missed and he needs to finish them, the team will eventually need one of those in the net.
Good analysis
I was sup[er impressed by Leao's assists. He is very aware of the field.
You are not understanding. Since day one you have been thinking Pulisic can't start over Chuck. Pulisic knows how to run off the ball and get in dangerous places, he brings the ball to the middle and looks for passes, has great link up play. Chuck dribbles to dead ends and has none of Pulisic assets. Chuck is not ready and he will not play over Pulisic. Your analysis is way off. You need to watch both players off the ball. Pulisic by far the best player on the team in this respect. On the left he would actually outscore Leao because he knows how to find the dangerous late run. He had a very good game and you are criticizing him.
Not directly a Milan fan but I've always respected the club and its pedigree. All the talk I've heard from Milan fans, I bet you're pinching yourself at the sheer depth you have now up front, in that you could start different players up top and not feel you've really lost a step in terms of quality (somewhat). You started out with a lot of depth in the midfield but with the injuries doesn't look like it anymore lol.
Do you think bennacer and Reinjders can play together?
I hope Okafor replaces Giroud this season as our 9. Olivier is playing too much for his age and it's starting to show. He's way slower than our other attackers.
Tomori is returning to his form of the Scudetto season. If Thiaw becomes a bit more consistent, we will have an impenetrable wall.
Excited about Adli.
Musah should start most games. He is something special. I think Bennacer has already lost his place in the team.
Seria A is second rate compared to the Premier league.
Good analysis
Lets go
Your criticisms of Pulisic are literally of somebody who doesn't watch him. Losing possessions again? No he wasn't. He was fantastic in the first half, the only player that looked threatening and was brilliant defensively. You need to just stop making these videos.
Nice video, vecchio cuore ❤️🖤
Tomorrow we’ll start with Pulisic Giroud Leao ⚽️⚽️⚽️
Great video very spot on with your analysis. I think Adli should have been giving a chance sooner but for some reason Pioli always takes long to play new signings unless he has too. I’m also very excited about Musah. Oh and Giroud hold up play I feel is non existent not sure what people are watching that they keep talking about it. Thanks for the great vid Forza Milan