Strugglers rescued by decisive trio: Player ratings for Genoa-Milan from Italian papers

"AC Milan took a big step towards booking their place in next season's Champions League by beating Genoa on Sunday. The first half performance suggested it was going to be another rough afternoon for the Rossoneri, who sat outside the top four in the live table after 45 minutes. However, a Christopher Nkunku penalty and a Zachary Athekame strike would be enough to secure a massive three points."

"It means that a win against Cagliari in the final game will be enough to lock in third place, but it could well be a victory that is needed depending on the results of Roma, Juventus and Como."

"This morning's edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport has their ratings from the game, starting with the team's overall performance which got a 6.5 out of 10. Massimiliano Allegri's management of the match scored a passing grade of 6. The most impressive player on the park was Nkunku, getting a 6.5. Mike Maignan, Strahinja Pavlovic, the other scorer Athekame and Christian Pulisic were all given the same score for their part in the victory."

"Corriere dello Sport also have ratings for us. They gave Maignan, Athekame, Nkunku and Allegri a 6.5. Everyone else got a pass except for Fofana, Bartesaghi and De Winter (5.5), plus Jashari and Gimenez (5)."

AC Milan moved closer to next season’s Champions League qualification by defeating Genoa 2-1. The first half left Milan outside the top four in the live table, suggesting a difficult match. A Christopher Nkunku penalty and a Zachary Athekame strike provided the decisive goals. The result means Milan can secure third place with a win against Cagliari in the final game, though qualification could depend on outcomes involving Roma, Juventus, and Como. La Gazzetta dello Sport rated Milan’s overall performance 6.5/10 and Allegri’s match management 6. Nkunku received 6.5, while Maignan, Pavlovic, Athekame, and Pulisic also earned 6. Other players received varied marks, including lower scores for Gimenez and Fofana. Corriere dello Sport gave Maignan, Athekame, Nkunku, and Allegri 6.5, with most others receiving passing grades and lower ratings for Fofana, Bartesaghi, De Winter, Jashari, and Gimenez.

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