Another final won. 8 to go.
Our attack has been in a funk for some time, and we need a couple of the attackers to step up. Well, as this game highlighted, it doesn't matter so long as someone steps up. Last match it was Kalulu, this match it was Bennacer. This is all underpinned by our backline and midfield peaking at the right time.
Speaking of peaking, how about Bennacer? This is his second wonder strike for the season. He is becoming a complete midfielder now that he is a threat to score. He scored just 1 goal in three seasons prior to this one. He now has doubled that tally this season alone. Let's hope he scores another before the season ends.
Whilst the attack isn't peaking, the Bennacer goal showed that the attack is still functioning adequately. The attackers are getting close. Messias, Brahim, OG, all played well to build up the play to Bennacer's strike. It was Messias' initial header that led to OG missing that sitter. Brahim had a good chance as well.
Calabria's miss was bad, but the build-up was amazing. Look at the screenshot below - there's actually 6 Milan players vs 3 Cagliari players in that final third! It was similar to OG's first goal against Inter. This time it didn't work, but if Milan keep creating these opportunities, Milan will score 9/10 of these chances. It also demonstrates that the player's fitness is peaking too. Milan look strong finishing this season physically.
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