(PRIMASPORT) UDINE AC Milan are having a fast-paced season under Amorim. In the Italian league, they are undefeated, tied for third with Roma and four points behind the league leaders, while in the Europa League they have only earned three points from three games, culminating in a heavy 3-0 away defeat to Bournemouth. Struggles in the Europa League and a long series of injuries (with key absences such as Saelemaekers, Gabbia, Chukwueze, Gila, Rabiot, and Moreira) complicated the trip to Udine, against a team in crisis.
However, Milan responded well, winning 2-0 at the Stadio Friuli with a near-perfect scoreline. The opening goal came after five minutes thanks to a masterful free kick from Modric that put Pulisic in front of the goalkeeper. The team withstood the pressure in the second half and sealed the game after 65 minutes, with plenty of chances to make the scoreline even more decisive. Among the positives were Bartesaghi, back to form, Pulisic as an effective finisher, Tomori's first league start, and a surprising Serie A debut for youngster Sankhoun Diawara, born in 2006.
Englishman Hutchinson scored his first goal for AC Milan shortly before his 23rd birthday, while Gonzalo Ramos has yet to find the net away from home. The team now prepares to close out October at San Siro, facing Bologna first and the derby against Inter on October 31st, hoping to recover some injured players and continue to battle at the top of the league. (PRIMASPORT)
