Newcastle United clashed heads with AC Milan at San Siro earlier this evening as they looked to grind out a good result in the UEFA Champions League. The Magpies were solid in the first half and managed to get to the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.
Both sides canceled each other out in the second 45 minutes as the contest finished with a 0-0 scoreline.
Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player performed during the clash against AC Milan.
GK: Nick Pope – 8.5/10
The English keeper made a lot of important saves at the back and earned a well-deserved clean sheet at San Siro.
RB: Kieran Trippier – 7/10
He performed his defensive duties well and made one good chance in the final third.
CB: Fabian Schar – 6.5/10
Schar made a couple of crucial clearances at the back and did enough to secure a clean sheet this evening.
CB: Sven Botman – 6.5/10
He didn’t do much wrong at the back and would be glad about restricting the home team from scoring.
LB: Dan Burn – 8/10
Burn made a lot of essential defensive contributions during the game and won plenty of important headers for his team.
CM: Sean Longstaff – 7/10
He was a positive influence at both ends of the field and was accurate with his passing.
CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 6.5/10
The Brazilian talent anchored the midfield well but offered very little going forward.
CM: Sandro Tonali – 6/10
He struggled to get a foothold in the game and was replaced in the 71st minute.
RW: Jacob Murphy – 7/10
Murphy was full of energy and running on the right flank during his time on the pitch.
ST: Alexander Isak – 6.5/10
He had a couple of bright moments in the game but didn’t do enough to register a goal.
LW: Anthony Gordon – 6.5/10
Gordon made two decent chances for his teammates but failed to find the back of the net.
Substitutes:
RW: Miguel Almiron – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
ST: Callum Wilson – 6/10
Wilson offered very little after coming off the bench.
CM: Elliot Anderson – 6/10
He made one decent chance in the opponent’s half.
LW: Harvey Barnes – N/A
