AC Milan clinched the second spot in Serie A, surpassing Juventus after their Sunday win against Empoli. Despite reports suggesting it wasn’t their most captivating performance of the season, it proved to be a crucial victory.
In the last 40 days, AC Milan has faced an intense schedule, playing nine matches, with the additional challenge of an upcoming crucial fixture against Slavia Praha. Despite the ongoing demands, Stefano Pioli and his team have successfully maneuvered themselves into the coveted second position in the league standings.
According to Tuttosport, as reported by MilanNews, Sunday’s match didn’t showcase AC Milan’s most entertaining or exceptional performance, yet they secured three vital points, courtesy of another decisive goal from Christian Pulisic.
The fixture posed a significant test, with the team overcoming it, albeit not in the most aesthetically pleasing manner. The primary objective was to secure a win with a limited squad, given the suspensions of Rafael Leao and Alessandro Florenzi, and they achieved just that.
This strategic victory brings them closer to Champions League qualification and elevates them to second place, described in the report as an outcome of ‘minimum effort, maximum yield.’
The game also provided additional positives. Noah Okafor demonstrated promise, establishing himself as a viable option when needed. Furthermore, the team achieved a second consecutive clean sheet in Serie A, with Fikayo Tomori and Malick Thiaw forming a partnership from the start for the first time since the end of November.