Iconic Rossoneri manager Arrigo Sacchi has praised Ismael Bennacer for his world-class display in Bergamo. Milan stole a crucial point off Atalanta, thanks to Algerian’s exquisite dribble and finish in the 68th minute. Despite not being able to win all three points, Milan displayed the strength of champions by pressuring the hosts relentlessly throughout the second period – which was largely made possible by Bennacer’s commanding midfield performance.
Bennacer's stunning equaliser earns us a point. Honours even in Bergamo ⚖️#AtalantaMilan #SempreMilan @Acqua_Lete pic.twitter.com/Zh1zzhA6fz
— AC Milan (@acmilan) August 21, 2022
Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via MilanNews) after the match, Sacchi gave his verdict on Bennacer.
“Apart from the goal, it’s really nice for the way he prepared the shot and for the accuracy, I liked the way he managed operations in the middle of the field. He’s always ready to press the opponents and shorten the space between the lines. Also, he is good at moving the ball quickly. The speed of touch is fundamental in modern football.”
Ismaël Bennacer, that is a very fine finish ?
AC Milan get their all-important equaliser in Bergamo ? pic.twitter.com/nRt9Rsi6ov
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) August 21, 2022
Milan maintained their formidable away form with the 1-1 draw, with their last setback on the road arriving in November 2021. The Scudetto champions’ succumbed to a single away defeat in the previous season at the hands of Fiorentina, a 4-3 loss at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
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