Bertolacci makes Milan debut

Andrea Bertolacci made his debut and Hachim Mastour scored in Milan’s 5-1 victory over Legnano.

The Rossoneri’s friendlies have been characterised by disastrous starts so far this summer and again they were 1-0 down to Legnano within the opening 10 minutes.

Ignazio Abate went off with a knock to the ankle and it took until the 39th to get back on track with a flurry of goals. Andrea Poli and Alex both scored from corners, then 17-year-old Mastour unleashed a rocket from distance.

Andrea Bertolacci made his debut and Hachim Mastour scored in Milan’s 5-1 victory over Legnano.

The Rossoneri’s friendlies have been characterised by disastrous starts so far this summer and again they were 1-0 down to Legnano within the opening 10 minutes.

Ignazio Abate went off with a knock to the ankle and it took until the 39th to get back on track with a flurry of goals. Andrea Poli and Alex both scored from corners, then 17-year-old Mastour unleashed a rocket from distance.

Ex-Genoa and Roma midfielder Bertolacci made his Rossoneri debut in the second half and he should’ve scored, firing off target when one-on-one with the goalkeeper.

Keisuke Honda scored their fourth with a delicate chip and Simone Verdi completed the rout. Alessio Cerci missed a tap-in from point-blank range, then hit the woodwork.

Milan 5-1 Legnano

Scorers: Anelli 10 (L), Poli 39 (M), Alex 41 (M), Mastour 42 (M), Honda 64 (M), Verdi 72 (M)

Milan First Half: Diego Lopez (Abbiati 33); Abate (Calabria 13), Alex, Rodrigo Ely, Albertazzi; Poli, Jose Mauri, Bonaventura; Suso, Niang, Mastour

Milan Second Half: Abbiati (Donnarumma 61); Calabria, Ely, Albertazzi (Alex 62), De Sciglio; Nocerino, De Jong, Bertolacci; Honda, Verdi, Cerci