Milan have the best super-subs in Serie A – the interesting figures

Originally posted on SempreMilan | Last updated 3/2/24

AC Milan have enjoyed a lot of goals from substitutes this season and as highlighted by Gazzetta dello Sport this morning, they have the best super-subs in Serie A. Indeed, Noah Okafor’s winner last night was further proof of this.

As stated in the pink newspaper this morning (see photo below), Milan have scored 13 goals ‘off the bench’ this season and this is more than any other team in Europe’s top five leagues. Taking a look at the individual numbers, Okafor and Luka Jovic are the ones that stand out.

The two forwards have scored four goals each off the bench, joint-first with Lautaro Martinez on this front in Serie A. In other words, the Rossoneri have the best super-subs in the league and it’s clear that the depth has improved since last season.

In the top five European Leagues, #ACMilan are the side with the most goals off the bench (13). Noah Okafor and Luka Jovic have scored four each, the joint-most in Serie A with Lautaro Martinez.

[via @Gazzetta_it] pic.twitter.com/31iNopOdFQ

— MilanData (@acmilandata) March 2, 2024

Okafor’s winner last night was crucial for Milan after three games without a win, claiming one despite not playing that well. It was also his second goal against Lazio this season, coming off the bench in the reverse fixture and also finding the back of the net then.

Although it’s great to have super-subs in the team, it remains to be seen if Okafor and Jovic can step up when given the chance from start.

This article first appeared on SempreMilan and was syndicated with permission.

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