Milan 3-0 Empoli: report, notes and Rossoneri's reaction for an easy win

A samu Castillejo, inspired Milan has narrowed the gap with his urban rival, Inter, to a single point on Friday, thanks to a convincing victory over Empoli, struggling, in San Siro.

The Rossoneri took the lead when Krzysztof Piatek took advantage of Hakan Calhanoglu's center to take control of the match after Franck Kessie escaped. Bartlomiej Dragowski.

The beautiful arrival of Castillejo on the center of Andrea Conti allowed Gennaro Gattuso to win a victory and win four points in front of Roma, thus consolidating his fourth place in Serie A.

Empoli offered sparks in the offensive areas but could not trouble Milan's defense.

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Piatek has now scored five goals in five league games for his new club after scoring for Genoa. His performances alongside new rookie Lucas Paqueta made a huge difference in Milan's hopes for the second half of the season.

Released from the Europa League in a rather humorous way (at least from a neutral perspective), Milan is now looking to have the balance of a team capable of qualifying for the Champions League while he seeks to qualify for the biggest club competition in Europe.

With Alessio Romagnoli and Mateo Musacchio solidly behind, Paqueta and Kessie adding a point of offensive attack in midfield and Piatek defying those who doubted ahead, things were finally preparing for Milan.

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Player ranking

XI of departure: Donnarumma (6); Conti (8), Musacchio (7), Romagnoli (7), Rodriguez (7); Kessie (8), Bakayoko (7), Paqueta (6); Castillejo (9 *), Piatek (8), Calhanoglu (7).

replacements: Borini (7), Cutrone (6).

MAN OF STARS – Castillejo had to settle for substitute appearances for most of the season, but accelerated in the absence of Suso to deliver a good performance on Friday.

The Spaniard rode Kessie for the second goal of Milan and his well-badured lineup ensures Milan to take the three points wisely.

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Player ranking

XI of departure: Dragovsky (6); Veseli (5), Silvestre (6), Dell & # 39; Orco (6); Lorenzo (5), Krunic (5), Bennacer (6), Acquah (5), Pasqual (5); Farias (6), Caputo (5).

replacementsUcan (5), La Gumina (5), Pajac (5).

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Look to the front

Milan will be the next player to go to Lazio for the first leg of his encounter with Coppa Italia, before welcoming Sbaduolo on his return to Serie A.

The matches against Parma, Rome and Frosinone will be the next players of Empoli. The minnows of Serie A will try to stand out from the relegation zone.