Dele Alli Despatched Off On Serie A Debut With Como, AC Milan Steal Late Victory

Tijjani Reijnders saved AC Milan’s pores and skin in Saturday’s 2-1 win towards Serie A upstarts Como, who gave Dele Alli his debut from the bench just for the previous England worldwide to be despatched off moments later. Netherlands midfielder Reijnders struck within the 76th minute after a superb Tammy Abraham move as Milan got here from behind to placate indignant dwelling followers and transfer as much as seventh in Italy’s prime flight. Sergio Conceicao’s aspect are three factors from the European locations in giant because of Reijnders who additionally slipped in Christian Pulisic to stage the scores seven minutes after the break.

The 26-year-old additionally hit the bar shortly earlier than rolling dwelling his thirteenth purpose of the season in all competitions, and went near netting once more with 5 minutes remaining.

“I always try my best for the team, to be important with goals and assists. Luckily today I could do it for the team,” Reijnders informed DAZN.

Reijnders’ efficiency saved his teammates from a extreme barracking on the finish of the match as they had been loudly booed and whistled off the pitch at half-time with Milan trailing to Lucas Da Cunha’s Thirty third-minute strike.

Regardless supporters continued to demand that homeowners, US funding agency RedBird, promote the membership as they’ve in any respect latest matches, irritated by inconsistent shows under their lofty expectations.

“That’s something that this season we are suffering from. I don’t think it’s the sharpness but we make personal mistakes and those things can happen,” Reijnders added.

“We have to keep improving as I’ve said multiple times this season.”

Dele Alli catastrophe

Defeat was harsh on Como who carried out properly on one among soccer’s largest phases and keep safely nestled in thirteenth place, seven factors above the relegation zone.

Da Cunha was additionally unfortunate to not double Como’s lead moments earlier than Pulisic’s leveller as his purpose was dominated out for a razor-thin offside.

“I think we played incredibly well… if I have to lose, let me lose like that because it’s so enjoyable to see players play like that,” mentioned Como coach Cesc Fabregas.

The night ended within the worst potential manner for the lakeside membership when late substitute Dele, who’s attempting to revive his profession after a troubled few years since leaving Tottenham Hotspur, was proven a straight purple card within the ultimate minute for a rash problem on Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Fabregas additionally noticed purple for dissent shortly afterwards as Como make the quick journey again from Milan with nothing from one other creditable show towards extra illustrious opposition.

“Dele Alli is a player who can score you a goal so I decided to give him that opportunity,” mentioned Fabregas.

“It’s a serious mistake for a player of his experience in my opinion, there’s nothing else to say. It was a clear red.”

Verona boosted their hopes of avoiding relegation by successful 1-0 at Udinese which moved them seven factors from the drop zone, whereas rock-bottom Monza edged nearer to Serie B with a 1-1 draw with Parma.