Chelsea dominates AC Milan for 18 harrowing minutes as their star player scores an own goal and is sent off with a red card
AC Milan's preseason preparations took a turn for the worse at Stamford Bridge, as they suffered a 4-1 defeat against Chelsea in a match marked by an own goal from newcomer Andrei Coubis and a subsequent red card[1][2][5].
Just five minutes into the game, Coubis inadvertently found the back of his own net after a free kick from Reece James[3]. The own goal gave Chelsea an early advantage, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
Coubis' troubles continued 13 minutes later, as he was shown a red card for wrestling Joao Pedro to the ground[5]. This left AC Milan with 10 men for the majority of the game, putting them at a significant disadvantage against a Chelsea team that was in the midst of a seven-game winning streak, including their Club World Cup victory in the US[4].
Chelsea took full advantage of their numerical superiority, with Joao Pedro, Liam Delap (who netted twice, including a penalty), and Youssouf Fofana all scoring for the home team[2][5]. Yunus Musah scored a late consolation goal for AC Milan[2].
The performance of Coubis, who made his first start for AC Milan in this match, was a cause for concern for Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri[1]. Despite the difficult outing, Allegri urged calm, emphasizing ongoing work ahead of the competitive season start. Post-match analysis suggested that Coubis may not yet be ready for a regular promotion to the senior squad[1].
Chelsea, on the other hand, were without striker Nicolas Jackson who was serving a suspension[6]. They also faced some injury concerns, as Trevoh Chalobah was taken off in discomfort during the match, and Levi Colwill suffered an ACL injury[7].
In other transfer news, Rasmus Hojlund, who joined Manchester United for £72m two years ago, could join AC Milan for £40m[8]. However, Manchester United's recent signing of Benjamin Sesko from Leipzig may limit Hojlund's opportunities[9].
The match was broadcast on British television, offering fans a glimpse into the potential clash between these two teams in the upcoming season[10]. Despite the loss, AC Milan will look to regroup and improve as they continue their preseason schedule.
References: 1. The Guardian 2. ESPN 3. CBS Sports 4. Chelsea FC 5. Goal.com 6. Chelsea FC 7. Chelsea FC 8. Sky Sports 9. Manchester Evening News 10. BT Sport
- AC Milan's preseason troubles persisted, as the team faced a challenging defeat against Chelsea, raising concerns for coach Massimiliano Allegri, particularly regarding newcomer Andrei Coubis' readiness for a regular promotion.
- The Champions League winner Chelsea took advantage of their numerical superiority, with Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, and Youssouf Fofana scoring against AC Milan, who were down to 10 men due to a red card received by Coubis.
- The loss against Chelsea, marked by an own goal and a red card for Coubis, puts AC Milan at a disadvantage as they strive to regroup and improve ahead of the upcoming season, especially in the Premier League and European leagues.
- Amidst the football transfer news, Rasmus Hojlund, who previously joined Manchester United, may join AC Milan for £40m, but Manchester United's recent signing of Benjamin Sesko from Leipzig could impact Hojlund's opportunities.
