"On Sunday night, AC Milan piled on the pressure as the second half began, more so than they had done in the first period. However, that was not the difference maker. Massimiliano Allegri touched on the fact that his side had gotten more aggressive after the break during his post-match press conference. Of course, this helped, but it was not the reason why Milan scored and eventually beat Lecce."
"Fullkrug is the key Allegri has insisted on having a physical striker in his team, one that is properly able to poach goals, and Fullkrug is that man, at least for now. Whilst he may not be the flashiest option, he gets into the right positions and allows the Rossoneri a different way of playing. For Gazzetta dello Sport, he is the 'andidote to small teams', simply as he offers something different, which can prove to be the difference against low blocks."
AC Milan increased pressure after halftime but the winning goal came from a direct two-pass sequence. Matteo Gabbia played a long pass to Alexis Saelemaekers, whose second touch found Niclas Fullkrug in the box, and Fullkrug nodded the ball home with his first touch. Fullkrug provides a physical presence and poaching instincts that fit Allegri's desire for a striker who can punish low blocks. He occupies the right spaces and offers tactical variety. Gazzetta dello Sport labels him an antidote to small teams, and Fullkrug carries added motivation with a point to prove and World Cup ambitions.
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