Player ratings

In a crucial midweek match, Milan were thrust into a match with Parma. Although Milan fell behind in the first half from a quick counter, a strong performance in the second half saw Milan win 3-1. So here we go into the player ratings

Keeper

Gianluigi Donnarumma (7): Had literally nothing to do until the 60th minute despite conceding the goal.But he showed his class when called upon producing some crucial saves on shots from Kulusevski.

Defenders

Conti (5.5): Has been blowing hot and cold the entire time after the pandemic break. Inconsistent to say the least. Was turned by an opposition player and drawn into a desperate foul for a yellow card. Hauled off at Half time.

Kjær (7): A day after he was made a permanent Milan player Kjær shows his quality. A crucial block on a Kulusevski shot and vital interceptions against Parma’s quick counters

Romagnoli (6.5): Defesinvely sussecptible. Got beaten by the pace of Gervinho a couple of time. Couldn’t close down Kurtic quickly enough but redeemed himself with the games’s second goal.

Theo Hernandez (7): Growing in stature in terms of ring Milan’s important player and cult hero status, some good work of the left wing with Hakan is what helped Kessie set free for his goal. Kept Kulusevski quiet for majority of the game and contributed to the attack

Midfielders

Biglia (5.5): Rusty as ever. Missed his man’s run and failed to prevent the low cross for Parma’s cross. Pressed high and found upfrield players with  good passes. But he did not bring energy into the midfield like Bennacer

Kessie (7.5): Milan’s new Deep lying playmaker. Pressed high up the field, spread the player, distributed the ball well and then scored a wonder goal after some intelligent off the ball movement.

Leão (6): A start after a long time Leão was pretty disappointing on the right hand side. Final ball was missing quite a lot.  Better as an impact sub maybe

Çalhanoglu (8): 2 assists and a goal. Hardly seem to put a step wrong in the game. The finish was sublime. Finally the Turk showing some form of his Leverkusen days

Bonaventura (7): Dynamic midfield player. Combined well with Ibra and movement was really good. Lacked the finishing touch but provided the assist to Hakan.

Striker

Ibrahimoviç (6.5): Far off from the Ibra Milan are used to seeing. Wasted a few chances from promising situation. Denied a penalty. Could be heard screaming and pointing at teammates. A real leader

Substitutes

Calabria (6.5): Put in a good shift. Made some good driving runs on the rightwing and contributed to the attack when Parma seem to sit back to defend their lead

Rebic (6): Came on for Leão. Was a nuisance for defenders but lacked the final touch

Laxalt (5.5): Came on for Theo but was again very rusty. Had trouble containing Parma’s late surge but by then the game fizzed out

Bennacer: Came on and brought in energy sorely missed by Milan in the first half. It was the foul he won that contributed to the second goal.

Krunic (5.5): Came on for Hakan Çalhanoglu but the game was already decided