Sampdoria v AC Milan, Italian Serie A - Carlos Bacca saves the day for Rossoneri

AC Milan secured a valuable point last night by beating Sampdoria last night, but I think, the Rossoneri were just lucky to escape a defeat. Sampdoria had two goals disallowed – one for an offside which I think should have stayed while the other was due to handball. The home team pressed hard and kept Milan at bay.

Milan’s performance was as usual dull in my opinion and, it seemed, they didn’t learn from their below-par display against Udinese few days back. Milan should be grateful to Carlos Bacca, the Colombian who was dropped by the head coach Vincenzo Montella in favour of £7.3 million summer signing Gianluca Lapadula. Lapadula created no impact and wasted an opportunity by attempting a shot which sailed over the bar.

Bacca’s introduction in the 65^th minute infused a bit of life in Milan and he proved his worth by scoring the winner in the 85^th minute. The Rossoneri are placed in the eighth position in the points table. But with such dull displays, a Champions League berth will be just a distant dream.

Thank You

Faisal Caesar