Empoli Game: Milan Player Grades

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Empoli Game: Milan Player Grades – A Rollercoaster Ride at the Castellani

Ugh, that Empoli game. It was a total rollercoaster, wasn't it? One minute we were cruising, the next we were clinging on for dear life. Let's dive into the individual performances and hand out some grades for the Rossoneri lads. This wasn't a flawless victory, folks, but a hard-fought three points. A win is a win, right?

The High Flyers: Stars of the Show

Rafael Leao (A+): Absolutely electric. His pace and trickery were simply too much for Empoli to handle. That goal? Pure magic. A game-changer, no doubt. He was a constant threat, and his overall performance was breathtaking.

Olivier Giroud (A): The old pro delivered again. His hold-up play was crucial, and his movement was excellent. He didn't score, but his contribution was immense, creating space and keeping Empoli's defense on their toes. A leader on the pitch, even when things got dicey.

Sandro Tonali (A-): Solid as a rock in midfield. His tackles were timely, his passing was accurate, and his overall presence was felt throughout the match. A few stray passes here and there, but nothing major. He's becoming a true midfield maestro.

The Solid Performers: Doing their Job

Theo Hernandez (B+): His usual marauding runs down the left flank caused Empoli problems. His delivery into the box wasn't always perfect, but his work rate was top-notch.

Mike Maignan (B+): Made some key saves when called upon. Didn't have a ton to do, but he was there when it mattered. A reassuring presence between the sticks as always.

Room for Improvement: Areas Needing Attention

Ismael Bennacer (B-): A bit below his usual high standards. Seemed a little off the pace today. Hopefully, this is just a minor blip. He'll bounce back.

Fikayo Tomori (B-): Had a few shaky moments defensively. Empoli tested him at times and exposed some vulnerabilities. Needs to be more consistent.

The Benchwarmers: Impact and Potential

Substitutes (C+): The subs didn't exactly set the world alight. They helped to see the game out, but didn't add much spark to the attacking play.

Overall Team Grade: B+

It wasn’t a perfect performance. Empoli made it tough for us, there’s no denying that. But a win away from home is always a good result. We dug deep, showed grit, and ultimately secured the three points. We need to tighten things up defensively though, that’s for sure. On to the next one!

Keywords: AC Milan, Empoli, Serie A, Player Ratings, Rafael Leao, Olivier Giroud, Sandro Tonali, Theo Hernandez, Mike Maignan, Ismael Bennacer, Fikayo Tomori, Match Report, Football, Soccer, Italian Football, Game Analysis.