Mike Maignan and Pierre Kalulu were decisive in Milan’s win over Empoli, both proving vital as the Rossoneri continue their Scudetto charge.
The French defender proved to be the difference maker at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza yesterday, netting in the 19th minute with a well-placed shot from outside the box to secure all three points for the Milanese club, who keep a grip on their top spot in the Serie A table.
Maignan made a key save to deny Sebastiano Luperto, something that factored into Corriere della Sera’s rating, saying “the angelic flight on Luperto’s diabolical header is worth a goal.” La Gazzetta dello Sport equally lauded the performance of the French shot stopper, noting that “in a sleepy but not without pitfalls game, he managed to stay focused.” For Corriere dello Sport he was unbeatable, continuing to shine in a Milan shirt.
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Kalulu is continuing to grow into a fine player for the Rossoneri and this was highlighted by La Gazzetta dello Sport, who felt that “he’s become a certainty. He was born a full-back, he knows how to adapt and he showed that against Empoli.” Corriere dello Sport praised the former Lyon man as well, suggesting “he’s having a golden moment, sealed by his first goal in Serie A.”
Maignan’s ratings in the Italian newspapers:
La Gazzetta dello Sport: 7
Corriere della Sera: 7
Corriere dello Sport: 7
Tuttosport: 7
Kalulu’s ratings in the Italian newspapers:
La Gazzetta dello Sport: 7
Corriere della Sera: 7
Corriere dello Sport: 7.5
Tuttosport: 7
No wonder Maldini and co. keep going back to the French market.
It’s not Kalulu first goal . Second goal