AC Milan Secures Narrow Win Over Verona to End Winless Streak
Tijjani Reijnders' second-half goal lifts Milan to seventh in Serie A as injury-hit squad battles for form.
- AC Milan defeated Hellas Verona 1-0 in a Serie A match, with Tijjani Reijnders scoring the decisive goal in the 56th minute.
- The victory marked Milan's first win in their last six league matches, bringing relief to under-pressure manager Paulo Fonseca.
- Milan dominated possession with 65% but struggled to convert opportunities in the final third, reflecting ongoing confidence issues in attack.
- The team faced significant challenges with eight players sidelined due to injuries, including key forwards Alvaro Morata and Christian Pulisic.
- Rafael Leao was forced off in the first half due to a thigh issue, but manager Paulo Fonseca stated the injury does not appear to be serious.