"AC Milan took a while to break Lecce's resistance on Sunday night at San Siro, but eventually did in order to secure another important win. After a number of chances and half-chances went begging, the only goal of the game came 15 minutes before the end. Matteo Gabbia found Alexis Saelemaekers with a ball over the top, and he crossed for substitute Niclas Füllkrug to head in his first goal for the club."
"Allegri chose to make four changes to the starting line-up from the team that beat Como on Thursday night. The defence remained the same, with Ardon Jashari, Samuele Ricci and Pervis Estupinan coming into the midfield line, and Christian Pulisic starting up front with Rafael Leao. Out of possession, Milan shifted between a 3-5-2 and a 4-4-2, and the trigger was Saelemaekers. His positioning alone dictated whether Milan stayed compact or stretched wide."
"Ricardo Sottil was positioned as Lecce's highest player, but Milan reacted smartly. Tomori, Saelemaekers and Ricci consistently shifted across to outnumber him on the right flank, cutting off his space and isolating Lecce's main threat. Lecce pressed high, and Milan found the solution. The away side pushed up aggressively and pressed very narrow. Milan responded by bringing Maignan higher to split"
AC Milan won 1-0 against Lecce at San Siro through a headed goal by substitute Niclas Füllkrug, assisted by Alexis Saelemaekers after Matteo Gabbia's long pass. The goal arrived 15 minutes from time after several missed opportunities. The result increased Milan's lead over fifth place to seven points and improved their standing in the Champions League race. Milan made four changes to the starting XI, kept the same defence, and used Ardon Jashari, Samuele Ricci and Pervis Estupinan in midfield with Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao up front. Out of possession, Milan alternated between 3-5-2 and 4-4-2, instructing defenders to step out to engage markers and outnumbering Lecce on the right to neutralise their main threat.
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