"We started playing with four midfielders in possession, trying to create more passing lines with Fofana, but we lost our unity after going behind and ran quite a few risks on their through balls and counter-attacks, so Maignan kept us alive. Once we got back on level terms against a strong Como side that plays very well, and can be dangerous, I moved to three upfront, but after we turned it around and took the lead, I returned to how we started."
"I wanted to give Leao a little more breathing room closer to Nkunku, then open out wide in possession. He was marvellous on the second goal with that first touch to control the cross-field pass and give the assist to Rabiot. It's true he wanted to take the penalty, he is a specialist too, but at that moment I felt that Nkunku should take it."
AC Milan conceded early from a corner when Marc-Oliver Kempf headed Como into the lead. Christopher Nkunku scored a penalty just before halftime to restore parity and provide momentum. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan produced several crucial saves, denying attempts from Nico Paz and Da Cunho. Adrien Rabiot scored twice in the second half, early and late, to secure three valuable points. The team altered its shape during the match, starting with a four-man defence in possession, switching to three attackers after equalising, then reverting after taking the lead. Rafael Leao assisted the second goal and had sought to take the penalty.
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