Milan drew 1-1 at the Mapei Stadium against Sassuolo, but the Rossoneri team showed a lack of consistency that left fans worried. Adrien Rabiot's goal in the 64th minute gave Milan the lead, but Odenthal's action, exploited from a corner, brought the score level four minutes later. With this result, Milan finds itself in third place in the standings, but has lost further space compared to Inter, who are now four points ahead.
Portuguese coach RubenAmorim has not yet managed to define a clear identity for the team. He started the match with a back four, but then switched to three, inserting Luka Modric in midfield for Estupinan. Amorim's attention is mainly focused on Rabiot, who has already scored three goals and provided two assists this season. Midfielder Malen was the only player to make a more consistent contribution in the penalty area. However, the team showed too passive an attitude after Milan's goal, allowing Sassuolo to exploit a corner kick to cancel the advantage.
The conditions of two key players are a cause for concern. Matteo Gabbia, the AC Milan goalkeeper, was replaced on a stretcher after a few minutes of play, while FeddieLeysen, the Sassuolo defender, was helped by doctors after an injury. Both cases have raised doubts about the availability of players for upcoming matches.
Alberto Aquilani, coach of Sassuolo, expressed satisfaction with the result, underlining how his team is capable of stopping the big teams. The draw comes a few weeks after Sassuolo's victory against Juventus, demonstrating the resilience of the Emilian club. Despite the performance, Amorim's friend criticized the team's attitude after Milan's goal, highlighting the need for greater aggression and a more solid defense.
With this draw, Milan remains in third place, but the gap to Inter has widened. The next match will be crucial to understand if the team will be able to consolidate its position and catch up on its rivals. Sassuolo, on the other hand, will continue to show their ability to put elite teams in difficulty, keeping alive the hope of a good placement in the standings.