Liverpool vs Milan reaction: Leao demolished Van Dijk

The Portuguese star played as a centre forward for the second consecutive time under new coach Massimiliano Allegri and was the MOTM, according to Gazzetta.

The pink paper wrote that Leao ‘demolished’ Van Dijk in the Rossoneri’s win.

“He hasn’t yet become a natural centre-forward, but not even Van Dijk was able to stop him when he sprinted,” noted Gazzetta.

Milan player ratings vs Liverpool

Leao received the highest rating from the Italian sports paper (8.5), while Van Dijk received a rating of 4.5.

Noah Okafor also played a key role in Milan’s win by scoring a brace. Still, Gazzetta rated him slightly lower than Leao (8).

Milan’s next game is against Perth Glory in Perth, Australia, on July 31.

The Rossoneri will then return to Europe to play Leeds United and Chelsea in August.

Milan player ratings v Liverpool via Gazzetta

Maignan 6 (P. Terracciano 6.5); Tomori 7, Thiaw 7, Pavlovic 6.5 (Gabbia 6.5); Saelemaekers 7.5 (Magni N/A), Ricci 7.5 (Comotto N/A), Loftus-Cheek 7.5 (Bondo 6), Fofana 7 (Musah 6.5); Bartesaghi 6.5 (Estupinan 5.5); Pulisic 7; Leao 8.5, Okafor 8.