It was a Sunday afternoon to forget for the Rossoneri. In a season where every point feels like gold, AC Milan suffered a bruising 2-0 defeat at the hands of Sassuolo. While the scoreline is tough, the manner of the loss—marked by an early red card and defensive lapses—will leave fans questioning the team’s composure under pressure.
Tomori’s Red Card Changes Everything
The game plan went out the window before the first half-hour was even up. Fikayo Tomori had a nightmare outing, picking up a yellow card in the 9th minute before receiving his marching orders in the 24th minute for a second bookable offense.
Playing over an hour with ten men is a tall order for any side, but against a clinical Sassuolo outfit, it proved impossible. Milan struggled to find any rhythm, managing only a single shot on target throughout the entire ninety minutes.
Berardi and Laurienté Strike Early
Sassuolo wasted no time in asserting their dominance. The hosts took the lead in the 5th minute when the ever-dangerous Domenico Berardi found the back of the net after a slick assist from Armand Laurienté.
Any hopes of a Milan comeback were effectively extinguished just two minutes after the restart. In the 47th minute, the roles reversed as Laurienté turned from provider to scorer, doubling the lead and allowing the Neroverdi to cruise toward the finish line.
