AC Milan secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Torino in a pulsating Serie A encounter, thanks to a rapid-fire double early in the second half. This crucial win temporarily narrows the gap to league leaders Inter to five points, pending the Nerazzurri’s upcoming match against Fiorentina on Sunday.
AC Milan 3-2 Torino – Player Ratings
Rossoneri defender Strahinja Pavlovic was a standout performer, netting a phenomenal long-range effort to open the scoring and displaying a resolute defensive presence. Despite conceding a late penalty for a foul on Simeone in the box, his overall contribution was significant.
Milan Player Ratings:
Milan: Maignan 6.5; Tomori 6 (Athekame 6.5), De Winter 5.5, Pavlovic 7; Saelemaekers 6, Fofana 7 (Ricci 6), Modric 6.5, Rabiot 7, Bartesaghi 6.5; Pulisic 6.5 (Gimenez), Fullkrug 5.5 (Nkunku 6)
Man of the Match (Milan): Strahinja Pavlovic – Despite the late penalty concession, Pavlovic’s performance was exceptional. His audacious long-range goal in the first half set the tone, and his relentless defensive work was crucial in disrupting Torino’s attacks.
Lowest Rated (Milan): Niclas Fullkrug – The German striker continues to struggle for form and impact at Milan. Filling in for the injured Rafael Leao, Fullkrug was largely ineffective throughout his time on the pitch, failing to stake a claim for a more regular starting spot before being substituted with twenty minutes remaining.
Coach (Milan): Massimiliano Allegri 7 – Allegri will likely be pleased with his side’s dominance in possession, though perhaps seeking more clinical chance creation. His timely substitutions proved instrumental, keeping the team fresh, with Athekame even contributing an assist.
Torino Player Ratings:
Torino: Paleari 5.5; Coco 5, Ismajli 5.5, Ebosse 5 (Kulenovic N/A); Pedersen 5.5, Vlasic 7, Prati 5.5 (Ilkhan 5.5), Gineitis 6 (Casadei 6), Obrador 5.5 (Nkounkou N/A); Simeone 7, Zapata 5.5 (Adams 6)
Best Performer (Torino): Nikola Vlasic – Vlasic delivered an impressive midfield display, capped off with a late consolation penalty. The Croatian was industrious throughout the match, consistently attempting shots on goal, creating opportunities, and contributing significantly to the defensive effort.
Lowest Rated (Torino): Saul Coco – Coco endured a challenging evening, consistently losing individual duels on the right side of Torino’s defensive trio. His passing accuracy also left much to be desired.
Coach (Torino): Roberto D’Aversa 6 – D’Aversa’s side can consider themselves somewhat unlucky. Despite their limited possession, Torino created several promising chances and arguably deserved to snatch a point. The team continues to show signs of progress under D’Aversa, who consistently motivates his players to deliver maximum effort.
