Serie A Week 4 Liveblog: Verona-Juventus, Udinese-Milan, Bologna-Genoa

Christian Pulisic was singled out as Football Italia’s Man of the Match, delivering a stellar performance with two goals and an assist, propelling Milan to an impressive 3-0 victory over Udinese. Comprehensive player ratings are available on the official Football Italia website.

Following an Udinese corner, Miller’s snap shot sailed well over the crossbar.

Christian Pulisic made a triumphant return to Milan’s starting XI, scoring twice and setting up Youssouf Fofana for another goal in a decisive 3-0 away win against Udinese. The full match report can be found on the official Football Italia website.

Rabiot advanced swiftly down the left flank after a pass from Estupinan, unleashing an angled shot that narrowly missed, flashing across the goal mouth and grazing the far post!

The referee signaled for 3 minutes of additional time.

Milan appeared content to circulate the ball, focused on securing a third consecutive clean sheet.

An Udinese corner was cleared, reaching Estupinan, whose powerful, low strike from outside the box sailed just inches wide!

Modric received a standing ovation from both sets of fans as he was replaced by Athekame. Atta also made way, with Lennon Miller coming on to make his Serie A debut for Udinese.

Milan engineered a fluid attack down the left. Rabiot’s shot was blocked by Loftus-Cheek, with the rebound falling to Saelemaekers, who forced a save from Sava from 12 yards. Udinese immediately counter-attacked, but Gabbia cleared the cross, and Solet’s subsequent effort went wide.

Zaniolo attempted a long-range shot, which, though closer than previous efforts, still flashed just wide of the target.

Atta’s snapshot finally forced a save, albeit an easy one, from Terracciano at the near bottom corner. Meanwhile, Allegri displayed increasing frustration on the sidelines.

Atta launched a speculative shot from midfield, but Terracciano was never in danger of being surprised by it.

Udinese continued to commit unforced errors, delivering a surprisingly subpar performance. Notably, they entered this match ahead of Milan in the standings, having secured a draw and two victories previously.

Zaniolo’s intention was clear, but his pass for Zemura was significantly over-hit.

De Winter and Ricci were introduced for Milan, replacing Pavlovic, who was not at full fitness, and Fofana.

Udinese responded with a quick Zaniolo snapshot from outside the box, which was immediately blocked by the defense.

Another Milan attack unfolded, this time down the left flank, culminating in a layoff for Nkunku, who scuffed his finish under defensive pressure.

Saelemaekers’ cross from the right wing found Loftus-Cheek, whose header from 10 yards went just over the crossbar.

Loftus-Cheek and Nkunku came onto the field for Milan, replacing Pulisic and Gimenez.

A chaotic moment ensued in the Milan box as crosses were exchanged without a clear finish. Suddenly, Milan broke on the counter with Pulisic, who rolled the ball across for Gimenez, but a crucial interception by Udinese prevented a sure tap-in.

Davis, Ekkelenkamp, and Ehizibue were substituted for Udinese. Zaniolo, Rui Modesto, and Zanoli entered the match.

Saelemaekers` cross from the right almost reached Pulisic for a diving header from 12 yards, but it was desperately flicked away. Tomori then blasted the subsequent rebound over the bar.

Milan played out from the back, with Rabiot delivering a cleverly disguised pass to Pulisic. He immediately struck the ball through Solet’s legs, catching Sava off guard at the near post! This goal completed his brace for the match!