2023-10-10 08:20:00
AC Milan achieved a victory at Genoa on Saturday night. However, Mike Maignan was unable to finish the match due to his sending off.
Mike Maignan, the AC Milan goalkeeper, was sent off during the match against Genoadue to a reckless tackle on the forward Caleb Ekuban in injury time.
In the match, AC Milan triumphed thanks to a gol de Christian Pulisic. The US international scored the only goal of the game with just four minutes remaining in regulation time.
The match intensified after that moment. Referee Marco Piccinni cautioned Maignan. It was determined that the 28-year-old goalkeeper had committed a serious foul outside the area.
The AC Milan goalkeeper came out of his position to clear a pass and managed a clear header on the ball. However, before making contact with the ball, hit Ekuban in the chest and the throat with his knee.
The red card was indisputable and the VAR categorized his action as “serious foul play.” At first, they interpreted his foul as a ‘DOGSO’ (Obvious Denial of a Goal Opportunity), but they quickly rectified his decision.
What Zangrillo said
Even though Ekuban continued the rest of the match, indicating that did not suffer serious injuriesthe wave of controversy at the end of Genoa-Milan shows no signs of ending.
Alberto Zangrillo, the president of Genoatried to generate controversy after the meeting with his statements.
“Maignan’s challenge was murderous, I say this as a doctor,”
Zangrillo stated.
Maignan’s response
By his part, Mike Maignan expressed his discontent with the words of the Italian president, urging him to be more cautious with his choice of words.
“Zangrillo!” Words have meaning. What happened yesterday was risky, perhaps too risky, but in no case was it “deadly.” I wish you the best for the future and I hope you never have to experience what you just accused me of.”
indicated the former LOSC and Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper.
Sanctions and new challenges for Maignan
According to refereeing expert Luca Marinello, Maignan will be suspended for a single match, as dictated by the regulations for cases of serious foul play. If it was considered intentional violent behavior, the goalkeeper could face a suspension of several games.
The next confrontation is against the Juventuson Sunday, October 22, which is far from an ideal situation.
Goalkeeper Giroud
After the expulsion of Mike Maignan they opted for Olivier Giroud to be between the sticks for the rest of the meeting.
The Frenchman had a decisive intervention to certify the victory of his team. For this reason, Milan praised his performance replacing his compatriot and goalkeeper.
“I didn’t expect to experience these kinds of emotions on the other side of the court.”
Giroud said with a smile and still wearing Maignan’s jersey.
On the website of the red and black club, current sole leader of the tournament, you can see Giroud with Maignan, the new acquisition Marco Sportiello, Lapo Nava and Antonio Mirante, the other goalkeepers of the team led by coach Stefano Pioli.
Milan even announced that it had put on sale a shirt with the name “Giroud” and the number 9, similar to those worn by the team’s other goalkeepers.
«I want Olivier’s goalkeeper shirt, it’s never too late to discover your true position»
joked former Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Giroud’s former teammate in Milan, on Instagram.
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