Overview

• Signed from Chelsea in August, the French forward produced a second-half acrobatic finish at San Siro in a 3-0 Coppa Italia victory.
• Lecce were reduced to ten men in the 19th minute when Jamil Siebert was sent off, and reports indicated Nkunku drew the dismissal.
• Before his goal, Nkunku hit the post from close range, a miss highlighted by outlets that later applauded his technique.
• Italian media issued positive ratings and described the strike as “spectacular” and “stylish,” reflecting enthusiasm for his debut start.
• Football Italia reported Nkunku as Milan’s priciest summer arrival at up to €43 million, renewing scrutiny of a spending outlay near €162 million and the club’s transfer approach.