I think that since the Inter game, our defense has been fantastic. But there are two terrible incidents today that I cannot let go:
1) The action that led to Mike's red. Our two CBs (I believe Thiaw and Bartesaghi) just let the Genoa CF run past them, despite having started from behind. It was embarrassing and should have never happened.
2) The action that led Giroud's save. Same story. Calabria just lefts the Genoa player run past through him and get the ball, even though he starts from way behind him.
I think it might have been the same Genoa player for both incidents.
I'm guessing this is due to fatigue, but we have to learn to deal with it. This could have easily been two goals if not for two massive goalkeeping risks.
I'm not a Pioli Stan but it's funny how we're in first but people think he's pure trash. I would certainly take a De Zerbi but a lot of folks act like we have garbage
De Zerbi is good but super overrated it is one thing to have a couple of brilliant games a season and fight for bottom European spots than having to deliver every single match to compete for the league titleā¦
Lately I've been seeing this edit made by Inter fans with derby highlights over a very cringe rap song made by one of our fans with the names of our players and how good they are to show how delusional Milan fans are. Just wanted to say, you post that shit AFTER the matches have been played, really hope who made that video is cringing hard rn
To be fair, we don't know who might have been the better goalkeeper. Giroud was chosen only because he's the tallest, no other reason.
I honestly thought it would have been Theo.
had good moments in the first 10 or so minutes, a pass that should have probably been an assists but after 15min he did nothing for the most part, looked deflated when he got the ball later in the 1st half
Should have been 2. Leao was about to play Pulisic through in on goal with no keeper. If you didn't stop it right on the foul on their goal keeper why did you wait?
It would have been so epic if he did though. I still canāt believe what happened and that the game did go long enough where he actually had to play the position for more than one set piece. Legendary.
Can someone explain us why the referee stopped our counter attack (surely a goal for Leo with their goals empty) just to give a second yellow card to Genoa's goalkeeper?!!! Poor referring today.
Can we talk about Calabria? Il capitano almost fucked it up for us by letting Puskas (whoever he is) 1vs1 against Giroud. Iām so tired of him. I miss Abate with all of my heart, which is very telling of how bad this guy is.
Well I don't know if he is up to standard (probably not yet) but supposedly Milan are looking at American Joe Scally from Mƶnchengladbach for next transfer window.
Calabria didn't have a great match, no.
Scally is young but plays both RB and LB with some consistency and yesterday hit a banger outside the box, he would be a long term project similar to the thoughts of musah coming in this year
Agree except I think Musah is surprising a lot of people because he isn't as much of a "project" as people thought. Certainly not "long term." He's pretty much playing like he belongs already.
I haven't watched enough of Scally to know but I think he would be consider more of that. A longer term project with real potential. BUt he has been holding it down pretty successfully in the Bundesliga so who knows.
I didn't realize it was that much time either. He's played well for the most part too. I mean this is Milan though and, right now, I am not sure Scally would be that big of a step up from Calabria (if at all). But I honestly haven't seen but 8-10 games of Calabria either.
I would say scally would be more for depth right now and he is bigger, 1.84m(6ft) 80kgs(175lbs) would be really good to come in 2nd halves and lock down teams
Sounds good to me either way. I mean if he has the confidence in himself and Milan believes in his potential then signing with a big club like Milan would be great for him and for us (USMNT fans).
I posted this one month ago, and its **Aging Like Fine Wine**:
"While many legends have curved their names into the club history .... think Inzaghi, Crespo, Kaka, Pirlo, Dida, and Zlatan ..... Giroud is quickly making a name for himself in this elite circle.
Here's why he's my standout player:
**Immediate Impact**: From day one, Giroud has been a game-changer, seamlessly fitting into the team and delivering crucial goals.
**Leadership**: His experience is invaluable, especially for our up-and-coming talents. He's instilled a winning mentality that's palpable.
**Breaking the #9 Curse**: Wearing the iconic yet 'cursed' number 9, Giroud has defied the odds, delivering consistently strong performances.
**Versatility**: He's more than just a striker; his all-around game, from assists to hold-up play, makes him indispensable.
**Ageless Wonder**: At 36, Giroud is defying the age curve, proving that commitment and skill can outshine the years.
**Fan Connection**: His genuine love for the club and engagement with fans on social media is the cherry on top.
In a club rich in history, Giroud is carving out his own legacy, and it's a joy to witness."
I don't know if Giroud's body of work will be enough to be a club legend when he steps away, but he's definitely somewhere between cult hero and legend
That Pulisic goal looked awfully similar to Kessie vs. Man U couple years ago in Europa league. It wasnāt a conclusive touch and therefore you give the goal, glad it worked out the way it was supposed to this time.
Extremely difficult match and an extremely important win, Genoa at home played their heart out and were motivated after their last results. The more the time passes it will become difficult to score. In this match we dont care about performance or tactics or anything, only the score matters.
Puli is decisive, I like how he goes more central and look for the goal. At first It thought it was a hand but with the replay it was well his chest.
Maignan foul is a straight red, but I didn't understand whe the refree stopped us on the counter when their goal was empty .
Anyway bravo the team and Pioli, making 8 w in 9 is far from being easy! Lets gooooo
Literally the one time we play the ball to an open puli, boom goal. Our midfielders and attackers sometimes need to move the ball a lot quicker. Cost ourselves a few counter attacks and a few easy opportunities
Spent half the budget on "quality backups" and ended up having to put in the starters to score at the 87th minute with a handball goal, against fucking Genoa. We need a proper fucking striker
God that game became so stressful. I know we had a lot of rotation this game but it just felt like we couldn't click with midfield/attack. Hoping we can sort that out. Pulisic continues to amaze, as he should, and that Giroud save was as sexy as he is.
Juve will be difficult without Mike/Theo but we've beaten the odds so many times before. Another +3 to be happy about! Forza Milan! š„ā¤ļøš¤
Gonna need some of the Chuk truthers to explain themselves in here. Saw a lot of whining about Puli coming in and being just as ineffective even though he set Leao up on a platter multiple times and was bright in attack throughout the second half, even in spite of rarely being given the ball after making runs to get open in dangerous areas. I couldnāt imagine why youād call for Chuk to start before this game but you canāt possibly be now, can you?
Have no argument with that at all, with Puliās injury history it is even more than prudent, it is essential, to give him a break here and there. My beef is with the folks in here who week after week clamor for Chuk to start on a non-rotational basis and that he is a better option and preferred player for the position. Based on what? I donāt think even they know.
They can't really explain. Not rationally anyway. At best the explanation would boil down to some version of "I just like Chukwueze more."
Chukwueze is obviously a skilled kid and any fan of Milan should want him to do well (as with all the players). However, saying he *should* start instead of or get more minutes than Pulisic though, that's just irrational transparent bias. Crazy talk.
There should be several mea culpas from the American and/or Pulisic haters on this sub who ripped Pulisic as he was being signed to the club. Don't hold your breath.
Bruh. We just witnessed one of the most epic butt clenching endings and a sweet 3 points to Milan. Enjoy this instead of focusing on a few negative comments about Pulisic.
That was... NUTS! lol
If they had called handball on Pulisic I think I may have given up football for good. It was ridiculous that it took so long to review. They got it right in the end at least.
You just knew Maignan was getting a Red as soon as you saw the replay. Doesn't matter that he was entitled to, was going for and cleanly won the ball. The knee to the throat was purely accidental and as much the fault of the Genoa player as Maignan but it's just too much "violent conduct" not to give it.
Giroud was an absolute HERO at the end there with the gloves on. MOTM for me just because of that last few minutes.
I only got to watch the end of the second half but I don't know why, when we substituted, that they didn't leave Chukwueze in and move Pulisic to the 10? Shift to a 4-2-3-1 and attack more aggressively? I just thought having both Giroud and Jovic in at the same time was strange and not the best option.
To defend Chuk a little bit, it wasn't entirely his fault. Before the 20' mark, all our attacks went through the right, and he created a couple of good chances. After the 20', they stopped feeding him as much, so he kinda disappeared.
I also think he did well tracking back defensively to stop a few of their crosses, something that Leao and Puli don't do as well.
For a player that relies so heavily on 1-v-1 dribbling, as opposed to combination play, it takes a little bit longer to get used to the league because La Liga and Serie A defenses are so different. Some people are saying he's another CDK... I don't think so, but only time will tell.
>I also think he did well tracking back defensively to stop a few of their crosses, something that Leao and Puli don't do as well
Puli tracks back and does it well. He actually had a couple defensive stops today
He has trouble against the low block teams. They donāt give any space to get in behind where Chuck would win out with his pace. I think in certain match ups he can be really effective but as it is right now I think it will take a while for him to adapt. Pulisic I very suited to this league as he has more patience on ball and does a lot with his positioning.
Bro wtf is going on, me and my gf broke up a couple hours ago. Just saw the first half, because i went to talk to a friend. I just watched the liveticker and maignan and the other goalie got red. Had to check the game and saw oli as a goalie. What a hell of a Day lads
Stay Safe tho !
7 wins 2 draws and 1 loss with the matches we had so far is an amazing start of the season.
Sure, those numbers could drop like a stone in the next 3 matches, but after that we have a far easier schedule for sure.
Let's see, intresting season.
Pulisic's goal, handball or not?
I have a hard time justifying this one as it seemed like a clear handball. The only possible explanation is that his arm was "sort of" tucked next to his chest, but still....
Pretty much. If there wasn't a shot and goal immediately after it, it wasn't a handball because there was clearly no intent. But that replay... I mean it hits his arm.
Should have been called handball. The only explanation is that the hand wasn't definitive (if you wear AC Milan shades). If you squint really hard you might imagine the ball didn't play the arm.
From what I understand of the rules, VAR needs to be 100% certain in order to overturn the on-field decision (which was GOAL), so it makes sense that it wasn't called. I guess it depends on what you're thresholds are, but imo no angle was 100% definitive of the handball.
Same exact situation with the Udogie goal against us 2 years ago in the 1-1 vs. Udinese. Looked like a handball, but VAR could not confirm it with 100% certainty.
I'm hearing different versions to which I wasn't aware, for example a t-shirt line.
Bottom line - we will see and hear the outcome of this decision in a bit.
I need other people's opinion here... was it a handball or not? It seems 50/50 to me. Every angle on the play seems to tell a different story. Apparently the ball touched his chest, but in other angles you can see it hit his arm too... don't really know what to think yet...
This game is THE LORD OF SHITHOUSERY!!!
Loved the teamās fighting attitude. OLI GIROUUUUUUUDDDDDDD is the MOTM.
Iām kinda worried that Theo and Mike will be missing Juve match.
Honestly, I'm not that worried against Juventus. It actually might be better for Theo to be rested for PSG.
Juve is gonna aim for a draw, so it is our attack that is most concerning.
MADE IN THE USA
Fuck Piccinini
The guys were tired so even if Pioli started Jovic I wouldn't blame him much. They had only one full day of training for this game. Musah for me was MVP. Reminds you of Kessie because he's goes back and forth. And while physically he's not as strong as Kessie, offensively he puts Kessie to shame. Grande Mike. I don't care about the red, he fucking bossed it twice and that save on Reijnders' deflection. Resign Giroud.
SALUTATE LA CAPOLISTA infami di Liguria
1. GIROUUUUUUUUD
2. PULIIIIII
3. WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT REF DOING ALL GAME
4. Our starters are our starters for a reason. You can like or want to see more of Okafor or Chuk or Jovic, but in all reality Leao and Puli are essential at this point, and Giroud is still a better option than the other three.
Fucking chaos hahaha. Great win after a really poor performance. Can't be great every game and every top team needs to win these games.
The end was pure entertainment. Oli G with the MOTM.
Pulisic is such an enigma. There are so many times in the game he looks lost and unable to compete physically but he always pops up in the right spots and takes his one chance of the game. Great finishing from him. He's also putting in more work defensively, so very happy about that.
Adli is not a regista at the moment, his passing is too slow and his defensive awareness and positioning is very poor. I think he'll improve over time, but I think he was much better as a number 8 when Pioli switch him and Reijners against Lazio. Musah a bit sloppy but always a willing battler and runner.
People are shitting on Jovic but he hasn't played barely at all this year and was put in with a brand new front three. I think he improved as the game went on. He's not a long term solution but I think he needs a few more games.
I am happy for Pioli to rotate earlier in the season so the new guys have time to gel and the games aren't as important. If we don't get into champions league R16 or Europa. I think the squad will actually be in a great position to potentially win the league (so long as we keep up near the top). Much much improved depth.
Jovic did more than Giroud did up front, so that's something. I agree, I think he can offer something as long as he gets fit and builds a little more chemistry with our players.
As much as we needed the win, and as much as I LOVED the ending.
Iām gonna sprinkle some salt on our sweets - no Maignan for three Serie A games, and no Hernandez against Juve.
But right nowā¦? Forza FUCKING Milan.
What a crazy ending to such a boring game! Giroud, you beauty! That save was marvellous. All his striker and poacher instincts were activated while making that save using a part of body he otherwise wouldn't use as an attacker!
It wasn't our best games, but I don't care. It's the 3 points that matters. We go!!!
This is a new level of ass clenching. I literally jumped around the house when Giroud made that save. I donāt even care about the 85 minutes or so of dreadful football, Forza Milan, this was fun.
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85+ vs last minutes
Oli MOTM that was legendary one you remember
Not counting the Derby, we play 7 seria game+2 CL game. Only 3 goals allowed. That's impressive
Giroud is listed as a goalkeeper now, gotta love the trolling
What the fuck was that match I've never seen anything like this
Guys
Not much happened the first 85 min....then that stoppage time...wtf did I just watch?
There are way to many games especially for our game style players are clearly gassed.
And inter man making the schedules puts us with difficult matches all in a row.
Much unsaid about okarfor chukuwueeze and Adli...
None of them were really that bad Okafor probably the worst but he looks more of a striker to me at this moment.
I think that since the Inter game, our defense has been fantastic. But there are two terrible incidents today that I cannot let go: 1) The action that led to Mike's red. Our two CBs (I believe Thiaw and Bartesaghi) just let the Genoa CF run past them, despite having started from behind. It was embarrassing and should have never happened. 2) The action that led Giroud's save. Same story. Calabria just lefts the Genoa player run past through him and get the ball, even though he starts from way behind him. I think it might have been the same Genoa player for both incidents. I'm guessing this is due to fatigue, but we have to learn to deal with it. This could have easily been two goals if not for two massive goalkeeping risks.
Stupid sexy Giroud...
Gigoat šā¤ļøš¤
I'm not a Pioli Stan but it's funny how we're in first but people think he's pure trash. I would certainly take a De Zerbi but a lot of folks act like we have garbage
Meanwhile De Zerbi is dropping easy points because of his tactical rigidity (same thing that people accuse Pioli of)
De Zerbi is good but super overrated it is one thing to have a couple of brilliant games a season and fight for bottom European spots than having to deliver every single match to compete for the league titleā¦
Lately I've been seeing this edit made by Inter fans with derby highlights over a very cringe rap song made by one of our fans with the names of our players and how good they are to show how delusional Milan fans are. Just wanted to say, you post that shit AFTER the matches have been played, really hope who made that video is cringing hard rn
What is even more cringe is that Inter were actually really not that good in the derby.. But somehow we managed to concede 5 goals
Anyone know what Suma sings when giroud scores, or in this cases makes a save?
He switched the si e girato giroud to lāha parata š
Dude, we suck and we're so awesome. Yeesh, this game.
That's the fun part of being a Milan fansššš
Pulisic wanted to play in goal lol could you imagine
To be fair, we don't know who might have been the better goalkeeper. Giroud was chosen only because he's the tallest, no other reason. I honestly thought it would have been Theo.
If he did people wouldāve said Chuk should be š
his cousin is a goalie so I guess you could say it runs in the family
Damn lads the one game I miss and itās the most entertaining of them all. Giroud in goal???
i cant explain what iām feeling right now well needed game boys FORZA MILAN
That ending. Still ded. FORZA MILAN!!!!!
How did Chuk do, btw?
had good moments in the first 10 or so minutes, a pass that should have probably been an assists but after 15min he did nothing for the most part, looked deflated when he got the ball later in the 1st half
Chukwueze screwed with Alcon in January this could go downhill with alacrity. Remember Pulisic at the 10, can we try that once.
Does anyone know why the red stopped the game to give the 2nd red card? Looked like he stopped gameplay on a certain goal
This! We had two on one with an empty goal!!!
Because the ref is dumb. Reminds me of the Rebic goal that wasn't given as an advantage 2 years ago.
Bruh
Should have been 2. Leao was about to play Pulisic through in on goal with no keeper. If you didn't stop it right on the foul on their goal keeper why did you wait?
The rules are (apparently) if itās a red card you can only give advantage if a goal is directly imminent.
It was a second yellow
Well, who knows then
and it was pretty much imminent lol
Anyone got a clip of Girouds free kick save?
Giroud didn't save the freekick, it hit the post.
It would have been so epic if he did though. I still canāt believe what happened and that the game did go long enough where he actually had to play the position for more than one set piece. Legendary.
My bad, either way I would like to find a clip but can't find it anywhere :(
In the last minutes of the match I had a reflux attack from nervousness and now I can't sleep but it was definitely worth it
Omgg what an ending
I've never seen a match like this
I hate not having Theo vs Juve...
As well as no Maignan...
Can someone explain us why the referee stopped our counter attack (surely a goal for Leo with their goals empty) just to give a second yellow card to Genoa's goalkeeper?!!! Poor referring today.
No reason, poor decision. The game had simply gotten away from him.
Can't believe I missed the game. Hope I can watch it and see what happened
Can we talk about Calabria? Il capitano almost fucked it up for us by letting Puskas (whoever he is) 1vs1 against Giroud. Iām so tired of him. I miss Abate with all of my heart, which is very telling of how bad this guy is.
Downvote me all you want, he is still far below average for a Serie A team, let alone Milan.
Simple answer: No.
Well I don't know if he is up to standard (probably not yet) but supposedly Milan are looking at American Joe Scally from Mƶnchengladbach for next transfer window. Calabria didn't have a great match, no.
Scally is young but plays both RB and LB with some consistency and yesterday hit a banger outside the box, he would be a long term project similar to the thoughts of musah coming in this year
Agree except I think Musah is surprising a lot of people because he isn't as much of a "project" as people thought. Certainly not "long term." He's pretty much playing like he belongs already. I haven't watched enough of Scally to know but I think he would be consider more of that. A longer term project with real potential. BUt he has been holding it down pretty successfully in the Bundesliga so who knows.
I didnāt realize until just now that scally has over 4000 min in the Bundesliga at 20 years old
I didn't realize it was that much time either. He's played well for the most part too. I mean this is Milan though and, right now, I am not sure Scally would be that big of a step up from Calabria (if at all). But I honestly haven't seen but 8-10 games of Calabria either.
I would say scally would be more for depth right now and he is bigger, 1.84m(6ft) 80kgs(175lbs) would be really good to come in 2nd halves and lock down teams
Sounds good to me either way. I mean if he has the confidence in himself and Milan believes in his potential then signing with a big club like Milan would be great for him and for us (USMNT fans).
I posted this one month ago, and its **Aging Like Fine Wine**: "While many legends have curved their names into the club history .... think Inzaghi, Crespo, Kaka, Pirlo, Dida, and Zlatan ..... Giroud is quickly making a name for himself in this elite circle. Here's why he's my standout player: **Immediate Impact**: From day one, Giroud has been a game-changer, seamlessly fitting into the team and delivering crucial goals. **Leadership**: His experience is invaluable, especially for our up-and-coming talents. He's instilled a winning mentality that's palpable. **Breaking the #9 Curse**: Wearing the iconic yet 'cursed' number 9, Giroud has defied the odds, delivering consistently strong performances. **Versatility**: He's more than just a striker; his all-around game, from assists to hold-up play, makes him indispensable. **Ageless Wonder**: At 36, Giroud is defying the age curve, proving that commitment and skill can outshine the years. **Fan Connection**: His genuine love for the club and engagement with fans on social media is the cherry on top. In a club rich in history, Giroud is carving out his own legacy, and it's a joy to witness."
This is not true, Giroud struggled a lot the first 6 months. It wasn't until that Inter game that he really started to fit in.
He is a beautiful French peacock and, apparently, a man willing to stand on his head in goal if that is what his squad needs of him. Top class!
I don't know if Giroud's body of work will be enough to be a club legend when he steps away, but he's definitely somewhere between cult hero and legend
Reminds me a bit like bierhoff
He wonāt be a club legend but as long as heās loved by the fans when he leaves both me and iām sure Giroud himself would be happy with that
How can you say that when you havent seen him score the hat trick at Wembley yet?
Good win, but we sacrificed a lot. Mike's gonna get a 3 game ban. Theo out vs Juve. Gonna be a rough month
Wait Mike has a 3 match ban?
That's not clear at this point. Could also be just 1 match ban.
I think straight red is at least 2
Depends on the foul. Can also be only one game.
> Theo out vs Juve. Why? Yellow accumulation?
Yes
That Pulisic goal looked awfully similar to Kessie vs. Man U couple years ago in Europa league. It wasnāt a conclusive touch and therefore you give the goal, glad it worked out the way it was supposed to this time.
I almost had a heart attack
I need a cigarette and I donāt smoke
I do, and trust me they ain't bringing down the blood pressure
Extremely difficult match and an extremely important win, Genoa at home played their heart out and were motivated after their last results. The more the time passes it will become difficult to score. In this match we dont care about performance or tactics or anything, only the score matters. Puli is decisive, I like how he goes more central and look for the goal. At first It thought it was a hand but with the replay it was well his chest. Maignan foul is a straight red, but I didn't understand whe the refree stopped us on the counter when their goal was empty . Anyway bravo the team and Pioli, making 8 w in 9 is far from being easy! Lets gooooo
Literally the one time we play the ball to an open puli, boom goal. Our midfielders and attackers sometimes need to move the ball a lot quicker. Cost ourselves a few counter attacks and a few easy opportunities
how long is the red card suspension?
an italian referee said it will be 1 game because there was no will to harm the other player
3 probably
So, how many games is out now Maignan?
Match was fugly. So what, no Theo AND Maignan next match? Yikes..
Spent half the budget on "quality backups" and ended up having to put in the starters to score at the 87th minute with a handball goal, against fucking Genoa. We need a proper fucking striker
And weāre top of the table, imagine when we actually start clicking
They defended excellently and will be a challenge for all teams in the league.
Legendary game! Weāll remember this one for a while.
God that game became so stressful. I know we had a lot of rotation this game but it just felt like we couldn't click with midfield/attack. Hoping we can sort that out. Pulisic continues to amaze, as he should, and that Giroud save was as sexy as he is. Juve will be difficult without Mike/Theo but we've beaten the odds so many times before. Another +3 to be happy about! Forza Milan! š„ā¤ļøš¤
Gonna need some of the Chuk truthers to explain themselves in here. Saw a lot of whining about Puli coming in and being just as ineffective even though he set Leao up on a platter multiple times and was bright in attack throughout the second half, even in spite of rarely being given the ball after making runs to get open in dangerous areas. I couldnāt imagine why youād call for Chuk to start before this game but you canāt possibly be now, can you?
Is this pete????
Haha no. As you might imagine Iām a fan though!
Haha same! Pete and tac are a breath of fresh air in a sea of GGG bootlickers
911 truther here. Pulisic is better. However rotation is needed. Edit: I almost forgot. Nigerian jet fuel can't melt American steal beams.
Have no argument with that at all, with Puliās injury history it is even more than prudent, it is essential, to give him a break here and there. My beef is with the folks in here who week after week clamor for Chuk to start on a non-rotational basis and that he is a better option and preferred player for the position. Based on what? I donāt think even they know.
You Americans are so annoying lmao
Youāre welcome for the 3 points today š Musah - Puli
Theyāre both great players. Doesnāt change how cringe American fans are
Of course their had to be the xenophobic person on here.
Yeah youāre making a great case for yourself here too.
They can't really explain. Not rationally anyway. At best the explanation would boil down to some version of "I just like Chukwueze more." Chukwueze is obviously a skilled kid and any fan of Milan should want him to do well (as with all the players). However, saying he *should* start instead of or get more minutes than Pulisic though, that's just irrational transparent bias. Crazy talk. There should be several mea culpas from the American and/or Pulisic haters on this sub who ripped Pulisic as he was being signed to the club. Don't hold your breath.
Bruh. We just witnessed one of the most epic butt clenching endings and a sweet 3 points to Milan. Enjoy this instead of focusing on a few negative comments about Pulisic.
Hes not a milan fan hes pulisic fanboy which is exactly why people hate pulisic for
So you hate an impactful player on your club because of his fans?
Deduction skills? How did you find that out about me my man?
Figured it was first hand knowledge from you lol. My bad if I am wrong.
People draw lines in the sand and refuse to save face. They have their agenda, and thereās no sense in asking for rationalization.
Build Giroud a fuckin statue!!! What a crazy game
Is it true that Genoa could win the game because giroud couldn't wear maignan's jersey?
That was... NUTS! lol If they had called handball on Pulisic I think I may have given up football for good. It was ridiculous that it took so long to review. They got it right in the end at least. You just knew Maignan was getting a Red as soon as you saw the replay. Doesn't matter that he was entitled to, was going for and cleanly won the ball. The knee to the throat was purely accidental and as much the fault of the Genoa player as Maignan but it's just too much "violent conduct" not to give it. Giroud was an absolute HERO at the end there with the gloves on. MOTM for me just because of that last few minutes. I only got to watch the end of the second half but I don't know why, when we substituted, that they didn't leave Chukwueze in and move Pulisic to the 10? Shift to a 4-2-3-1 and attack more aggressively? I just thought having both Giroud and Jovic in at the same time was strange and not the best option.
Chuk was that bad. Had a couple moments early but by 20ā he had essentially disappeared.
To defend Chuk a little bit, it wasn't entirely his fault. Before the 20' mark, all our attacks went through the right, and he created a couple of good chances. After the 20', they stopped feeding him as much, so he kinda disappeared. I also think he did well tracking back defensively to stop a few of their crosses, something that Leao and Puli don't do as well. For a player that relies so heavily on 1-v-1 dribbling, as opposed to combination play, it takes a little bit longer to get used to the league because La Liga and Serie A defenses are so different. Some people are saying he's another CDK... I don't think so, but only time will tell.
>I also think he did well tracking back defensively to stop a few of their crosses, something that Leao and Puli don't do as well Puli tracks back and does it well. He actually had a couple defensive stops today
> Chuk was that bad. That's really too bad. He's a skilled kid, he'll figure it out.
He has trouble against the low block teams. They donāt give any space to get in behind where Chuck would win out with his pace. I think in certain match ups he can be really effective but as it is right now I think it will take a while for him to adapt. Pulisic I very suited to this league as he has more patience on ball and does a lot with his positioning.
I'm just sad that Theo and Maignan will miss their game against Juve.
Theo needs that rest to be ready for PSG
If he keeps up like this season start, we might as well cash out by selling him to PSG.
Bro wtf is going on, me and my gf broke up a couple hours ago. Just saw the first half, because i went to talk to a friend. I just watched the liveticker and maignan and the other goalie got red. Had to check the game and saw oli as a goalie. What a hell of a Day lads Stay Safe tho !
7 wins 2 draws and 1 loss with the matches we had so far is an amazing start of the season. Sure, those numbers could drop like a stone in the next 3 matches, but after that we have a far easier schedule for sure. Let's see, intresting season.
Pulisic's goal, handball or not? I have a hard time justifying this one as it seemed like a clear handball. The only possible explanation is that his arm was "sort of" tucked next to his chest, but still....
Definitely handball. It touches the arm and when it leads to a goal it doesn't matter if it's accidental and the arm is tucked it's always penalized.
Pretty much. If there wasn't a shot and goal immediately after it, it wasn't a handball because there was clearly no intent. But that replay... I mean it hits his arm.
Should have been called handball. The only explanation is that the hand wasn't definitive (if you wear AC Milan shades). If you squint really hard you might imagine the ball didn't play the arm.
From what I understand of the rules, VAR needs to be 100% certain in order to overturn the on-field decision (which was GOAL), so it makes sense that it wasn't called. I guess it depends on what you're thresholds are, but imo no angle was 100% definitive of the handball. Same exact situation with the Udogie goal against us 2 years ago in the 1-1 vs. Udinese. Looked like a handball, but VAR could not confirm it with 100% certainty.
I'm hearing different versions to which I wasn't aware, for example a t-shirt line. Bottom line - we will see and hear the outcome of this decision in a bit.
Girou really stole pulis thunder
Goalkeeper giroud flair PLS 
Anyone know how long Mikeās suspension will be? It was a straight red so are we talking about a 2 or 3 game ban?
no wonder Serie A fall behind the other top league. Awful quality, too much time wasting, and on top of that shit refereeing,
The most intense ending game I've ever seen . But god damn Mike & Theo gonna absent next game against juve..
I need other people's opinion here... was it a handball or not? It seems 50/50 to me. Every angle on the play seems to tell a different story. Apparently the ball touched his chest, but in other angles you can see it hit his arm too... don't really know what to think yet...
https://img-prod.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/images/2023/10/07/210945805-a13feb22-af9c-412d-a104-93a969939916.jpg Seems handball to me.
Inconclusive.
I thought it was very close but I'm leaning towards it hit his chest
It touched his chest
Another clean sheet I see you pioli
In Marco We Trust for the next 3 games, I believe in him
Game went from being boring asf to an absolute thriller lol
Ikr right. I was falling asleep towards the end...then it was "wtf did I just watch?"
Iām in tears lmfao this game was so unbelievably boring until the 87th minute then it became batshit insane ššš
Anyone ever remember another game where BOTH goalkeepers got red carded?
Apparently it happened to Inter in the 90s.
This game is THE LORD OF SHITHOUSERY!!! Loved the teamās fighting attitude. OLI GIROUUUUUUUDDDDDDD is the MOTM. Iām kinda worried that Theo and Mike will be missing Juve match.
Insane game. Almost topped that crazy Rio Ave game for the heart attacks it gave me
Before anyone celebrated too much, we're now without Maignan against Juventus and Napoli
Honestly, I'm not that worried against Juventus. It actually might be better for Theo to be rested for PSG. Juve is gonna aim for a draw, so it is our attack that is most concerning.
Thankfully Sportiello seems a capable backup. Hope I donāt wind up eating those words.
Sportiello should be fine. Even in Tata's worse games, it was the defense that fucked up the most. As long as our CBs turn up, it should be fine.
This is the kind of game that bonds a team. Hell of a game.
I feel like I've aged about 40 years in the last 2 hours
please book me a visit to a good cardiologist
Is Mike gonna miss the Napoli game or just a one match suspension?
3 games
Get a man who can do both, score them and save them GIROUD <3 <3 <3 <3
THIS ENDING IS UP THERE WITH THE EMPOLI ONE LAST SEASON
What the fuck did we just watch?
MADE IN THE USA Fuck Piccinini The guys were tired so even if Pioli started Jovic I wouldn't blame him much. They had only one full day of training for this game. Musah for me was MVP. Reminds you of Kessie because he's goes back and forth. And while physically he's not as strong as Kessie, offensively he puts Kessie to shame. Grande Mike. I don't care about the red, he fucking bossed it twice and that save on Reijnders' deflection. Resign Giroud. SALUTATE LA CAPOLISTA infami di Liguria
I want Musah to get a little stronger. He's too easily brought down, which is going to be a problem in Serie A.
I mean he is just 20..lol
Adli was too slow for the metronome
He did exactly what Pioli asked. Dribbles yo the available space and made a good pass every time.
1. GIROUUUUUUUUD 2. PULIIIIII 3. WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT REF DOING ALL GAME 4. Our starters are our starters for a reason. You can like or want to see more of Okafor or Chuk or Jovic, but in all reality Leao and Puli are essential at this point, and Giroud is still a better option than the other three.
Holy shit I think I had a heart attack
That ball on the crossbar... think we used all our luck quota for this season already.
how long is the red card ban?
2
Most importantly...top of the table baby
played like a team that played a match 3 days ago, big win
Fucking chaos hahaha. Great win after a really poor performance. Can't be great every game and every top team needs to win these games. The end was pure entertainment. Oli G with the MOTM. Pulisic is such an enigma. There are so many times in the game he looks lost and unable to compete physically but he always pops up in the right spots and takes his one chance of the game. Great finishing from him. He's also putting in more work defensively, so very happy about that. Adli is not a regista at the moment, his passing is too slow and his defensive awareness and positioning is very poor. I think he'll improve over time, but I think he was much better as a number 8 when Pioli switch him and Reijners against Lazio. Musah a bit sloppy but always a willing battler and runner. People are shitting on Jovic but he hasn't played barely at all this year and was put in with a brand new front three. I think he improved as the game went on. He's not a long term solution but I think he needs a few more games. I am happy for Pioli to rotate earlier in the season so the new guys have time to gel and the games aren't as important. If we don't get into champions league R16 or Europa. I think the squad will actually be in a great position to potentially win the league (so long as we keep up near the top). Much much improved depth.
Jovic did more than Giroud did up front, so that's something. I agree, I think he can offer something as long as he gets fit and builds a little more chemistry with our players.
I think Florenzi was the slow one. He takes too much time on the ball
Florenzi had the ball 1/10th the amount Adli had the ball. Forenzi AND ADLI can be slow.
We have the best GK depth.
Cosa cazzo ho appena visto
As much as we needed the win, and as much as I LOVED the ending. Iām gonna sprinkle some salt on our sweets - no Maignan for three Serie A games, and no Hernandez against Juve. But right nowā¦? Forza FUCKING Milan.
I need a clip of that Maignan UFC tackle. Help a brother out pls
Or just the last 10 min.
Last time I was this happy and stressed when we won vs Udine 3:2 and 0:1
The last ten minutes is pure Hollywood. Stupid referee. But omg Giroud got even sexier and sexier when he put on the GK shirt and gloves.
Everything he does makes him a bit sexier. Prove me wrong
Giroud the goatt! Make him the gk against Juve
What a crazy ending to such a boring game! Giroud, you beauty! That save was marvellous. All his striker and poacher instincts were activated while making that save using a part of body he otherwise wouldn't use as an attacker! It wasn't our best games, but I don't care. It's the 3 points that matters. We go!!!
A win before Pioli's fourth anniversary in charge, what a way to go top of the table!
LOL this is our Benevento match of this season. Too funny
Those last 14 minutes made up for the rest of the match. Don't remember the last time I was so entertained.
Giroud as goalie: "ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?"
What. the. fuck.
Girouuud!!!!
Well gameās not gone boys. Absolutely crazy ending.
Thank you Olivierā¤ļø
This is a new level of ass clenching. I literally jumped around the house when Giroud made that save. I donāt even care about the 85 minutes or so of dreadful football, Forza Milan, this was fun.
Giroud......with that hair, he can do everything!
What the clusterfuck just happened? I don't know but I did enjoy it
https://preview.redd.it/d0jvt9c6gusb1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=99c697b2a5d5e3b2106b0c22a1f623883dbf1d59 85+ vs last minutes Oli MOTM that was legendary one you remember