"The first half saw Milan attack, but nothing really went their way, as they failed to get ahead on the scoresheet. However, the side improved in the second half, and more chances were created, but there were still issues with scoring. It was all looking rather frustrating, but in the 76th minute, after a good assist from Alexis Saelemaekers, it was Niclas Fullkrug to open the scoring."
"Fullkrug started on the bench, but he didn't need much time after coming on to impact the game. He had one proper chance, and he took it. Which resulted in the Rossoneri grabbing the crucial points in the title race. This is exactly what the striker was brought to do. Milan have struggled against teams in the bottom half of the table, and against low blocks specifically, because they lacked such a physical striker in the penalty box."
"The Belgian started the season really well, but his form dipped towards the end of 2025 and his role shifted to a more defensive one, rather than attacking as much. He was still working really hard, but not necessarily making an impact in the opponent's half. However, against Lecce, Saelemaekers had a crucial role going forward; he provided lots of creativity in the final third with smart dribbles and passes to create chances for himself and his teammates."
The first half saw Milan press forward but fail to convert chances and remained goalless. The team improved after halftime, creating more opportunities yet still struggling to score. Alexis Saelemaekers provided an assist in the 76th minute, picking out Niclas Fullkrug. Fullkrug, introduced from the bench, used his physical presence inside the penalty area to finish and secure a crucial, late lead. The striker's profile addresses Milan's historical difficulty breaking down low blocks and teams from the bottom half. Continued minutes and form for Fullkrug could sustain Milan's effectiveness against compact defenses.
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