Overview
- Davide Bartesaghi netted his first Serie A goals in the 34th and 47th minutes, answering Ismaël Koné’s early strike before Armand Laurienté leveled in the 77th minute.
- Christian Pulisic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek had efforts ruled out for Milan, and Laurienté later struck the post after transforming the match off the bench.
- Following Napoli’s defeat at Udinese, Milan sit a point clear at the top, though Inter can move above them with a win later at Genoa.
- Defender Matteo Gabbia exited around the hour with a knee issue, providing a fresh concern for Milan’s back line.
- Sassuolo earned a point despite absences including Domenico Berardi and a touchline ban for coach Fabio Grosso, with Andrea Pinamonti supplying both assists.