VIDEO: With Christian Pulisic out and Luka Modric on the bench, Santiago Gimenez fires Milan ahead vs. Leeds United
Milan has taken the lead against Leeds United in their penultimate pre-season friendly at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. In the 31st minute, Mexico international Santiago Gimenez pounced at the back post to smash the ball into the net, putting the Rossoneri 1-0 ahead.
The goal came after Milan relentlessly attacked down the left flank, a clear tactical focus from the opening whistle. A well-timed cut-back into the box found multiple red and black shirts in threatening positions, and it was Gimenez who applied the decisive finish.
With another friendly lined up tomorrow against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has opted for a rotated lineup for Saturday afternoon. Luka Modric starts on the bench, while Christian Pulisic has been left out entirely as he continues to recover from injury. The USMNT star is still regaining full fitness after his setback earlier in pre-season.
Eyes on third straight win
Milan is chasing its third consecutive pre-season victory following back-to-back wins. This encounter in Dublin serves as a crucial test before heading to London, and Gimenez’s opener has given them the perfect platform to push for another positive result.
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With the match still ongoing, Milan’s ability to manage their rotated squad and maintain control against a competitive Leeds side will be key in securing the win before attention shifts to Chelsea on Sunday.
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