"A match that the Rossoneri controlled for a long time, not dominated, controlled, without Lazio ever being dangerous, but Milan were even less dangerous than Lazio, who had even tested Maignan with a good save at the end of the first half. A first half that saw Milan control well, but it wasn't enough. Milan had their first shot on target in the 91st minute."
"This match further demonstrates that, in terms of the squad, there is a big difference between the starters and the alternatives. It must also be said that, given that the alternatives don't play much, you can't expect them to give their all and be in top form, because they struggle more than the starters to get into condition. But what can be officially said is that they're missing a centre-forward."
Five changes were made to the starting lineup, introducing Koni De Winter, Pervis Estupinan, Samuele Ricci, Ardon Jashari and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, with mixed results. Mattia Zaccagni scored a late goal with ten minutes remaining to send Lazio into the quarter-finals against holders Bologna. Milan controlled portions of the game but produced few clear chances and registered their first shot on target in the 91st minute. The performance highlighted a large gap between regular starters and alternatives, with substitutes lacking match rhythm and fitness. The team appears to be missing a true centre-forward, prompting calls to prioritize signing a striker over long-term projects.
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