Overview
- AC Milan beat Como 3-1 in the rescheduled Round 16 fixture at the Sinigaglia, overturning Kempf’s early header with a first‑half stoppage‑time penalty from Nkunku and a second‑half brace from Rabiot.
- Goalkeeper Mike Maignan produced multiple decisive saves, notably denying Nico Paz and Da Cunha, as Milan became the first team to win at Como’s home this league season and extended their positive run to 19 matches.
- Allegri opened with an unusual 4-4-2 before reverting to a three-man defense after the break, later explaining the team’s resilience and, on Jan. 17, rejecting talk that the victory was down to luck.
- Fabregas praised Maignan and Rabiot yet argued Como’s performance merited more, citing heavy possession and chances and fueling the ongoing ‘giochisti vs risultatisti’ debate ahead of the San Siro return in February.
- Italian reports say Maignan’s contract renewal talks are advanced with an offer around €5 million per year plus bonuses, though commissions remain a hurdle, while Allegri called the decision a club matter and emphasized retaining elite players.