"Domenico Berardi scored after less than five minutes to keep up his trend of being Milan's nemesis, then things went from bad to worse when Fikayo Tomori got his marching orders for a second yellow card before half-time."
"Sassuolo operated with a notably deep defensive line, effectively forming a low block. In response, Milan were tasked with breaking down this compact structure and positioned Leão and Nkunku high to overload Sassuolo's back four."
"Sassuolo's primary defensive strength lay in protecting central zones, where they remained compact and difficult to break down. This forced Leão to operate more frequently in wider areas to find space."
"The ensuing quick switch of play caught Milan's defensive structure off guard, allowing Sassuolo to exploit the gaps and secure their victory."
AC Milan lost 2-0 to Sassuolo, with Domenico Berardi scoring early and Fikayo Tomori receiving a red card. Armand Lauriente added a second goal for Sassuolo in the second half. Milan's inability to score continued, marking another defeat. Massimiliano Allegri made three changes to the starting lineup, but Milan struggled to break down Sassuolo's deep defensive line. The team's tactics left Nkunku isolated, limiting their offensive effectiveness and contributing to the loss.
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