GdS: Fullkrug creates, Pulisic wastes, Nkunku scores - Milan's attack a paradox vs. Fiorentina

"AC Milan's draw against Fiorentina suggests signs of life for the attacking department, one which had become too reliant on two players. La Gazzetta dello Sport recall how Christian Pulisic squandered three chances he usually scores and Rafael Leao was anonymous after coming on. Yet, Milan created three scoring opportunities through Niclas Füllkrug and equalised through Christopher Nkunku. The latter is someone who has been criticised a lot after he arrived in the summer,"

"Füllkrug and Nkunku did the simple things well. The German set Pulisic up three times, opening up the old centre-forward's playbook: he shielded the ball with his back to the goal, returned a one-two, and got the American in behind. Nkunku, on the other hand, turned the game around with a simple execution: a dart into the box and a first-time right-footed shot in at the near post. No flourishes, no feints or dribbling, just the pure art of instinct."

AC Milan drew with Fiorentina while the attack showed early signs of life after a period of overreliance on two players. Christian Pulisic missed three chances he normally converts, and Rafael Leao was largely anonymous after his introduction. Niclas Füllkrug created three scoring opportunities by shielding the ball, playing one-twos and setting Pulisic in behind. Christopher Nkunku equalised with a swift dart into the box and a first-time right-footed finish at the near post. Massimiliano Allegri finished two games with three forwards on the pitch, but tactical uncertainty remains and two-striker starts are still likely.

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