AC Milan 1-1 Inter Player Ratings: De Vrij scores late equalizer for the Nerazzurri in a thrilling Milan derby

AC Milan hosted Inter at the San Siro in Serie A on Sunday, February 2 and the two eternal rivals played out an exciting 1-1 draw.

Inter dominated possession in the first half but did not have much to show for their efforts. They attempted six shots with two on target in the first half. AC Milan, on the other hand, attempted five shots with two on target. Tijjani Reijnders put the hosts up on the cusp of half-time as they carried a one-goal lead into the break.

The visitors continued to dominate possession in the second half as they pushed forward in search of the leveller. Despite 11 attempts, though, Inter had to wait until second-half stoppage time for the equalizer which came through Stefan de Vrij. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

On that note, let’s take a look at the AC Milan vs Inter player ratings.

AC Milan Player Ratings vs Inter

Goalkeeper

Mike Maignan – 7.5/10

Maignan made five saves in goal for AC Milan and also played six long balls.

Defenders

Kyle Walker – 6.5/10

Walker had a decent game as he won four duels, making two clearances, one interception and four tackles.

Fikayo Tomori – 8/10

Tomori was solid at the back, winning nine duels, making five clearances, three interceptions and one block.

Strahinja Pavlovic – 6.5/10

Pavlovic had a decent game in central defence and played well for AC Milan.

Theo Hernandez – 7/10

Hernandez won five duels in defence, making two clearances and two tackles, including one last-man tackle.

Midfielders

Yunus Musah – 6.5/10

Musah played in midfield but still managed to put in a decent performance for Milan.

Ismael Bennacer – 7/10

Bennacer had a decent first half with 89% pass accuracy, won both his duels and also made one interception.

Tijjani Reijnders – 8/10

Reijnders played two key passes, won three duels and also scored a goal late in the first half to put AC Milan 1-0 up.

Forwards

Christian Pulisic – 7/10

Pulisic had a good game as he played three key passes and won two duels. He also attempted one shot but it was blocked.

Tammy Abraham – 6.5/10

Abraham started up front and failed to attempt a single shot or affect AC Milan’s attack positively.

Rafael Leao – 7/10

Leao attempted two shots, but just one of those was on target. He also won just one duel.

Substitutes

Alex Jimenez – 6.5/10

He replaced Bennacer in midfield and put in a decent cameo.

Filippo Terracciano – 6.5/10

He replaced Musah in the second half and put in a decent performance.

Francesco Camarda – 6.5/10

He replaced Abraham up front but failed to make an impact in front of goal.

Matteo Gabbia & Samuel Chukwueze – N/A

The pair played less than 10 minutes apiece and do not warrant a rating.

Manager

Sergio Conceicao – 7/10

He set his team up well and secured a deserved draw.

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Inter Player Ratings vs AC Milan

Goalkeeper

Yann Sommer – 7/10

Sommer made three saves in a decent performance for Inter in goal.

Defenders

Benjamin Pavard – 6.5/10

Pavard had a decent game on the right side of defence and was subbed off in the second half.

Stefan de Vrij – 8/10

De Vrij had a good game and helped Inter secure a late point with a goal deep in second-half stoppage time.

Alessandro Bastoni – 6.5/10

He had a decent game on the left side of Inter’s defence.

Midfielders

Denzel Dumfries – 7/10

Dumfries won three duels, making two blocks and two tackles. He also attempted two shots and hit the woodwork once.

Nicolo Barella – 7/10

Barella had a decent game in midfield for Inter and helped his team progress the ball forward through tight areas.

Hakan Calhanoglu – 7/10

He passed the ball with 96% accuracy, including one key pass and four crosses. He also won one duel and made one clearance.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan – 6.5/10

Mkhitaryan had an average game in midfield for Inter as he played one key pass but failed to win a single duel.

Federico Dimarco – 6.5/10

Dimarco had a decent game as he played one key pass and attempted two shots on target.

Forwards

Marcus Thuram – 7.5/10

Thuram completed four dribbles as he was electric on the ball. He also hit the woodwork once and won four duels as well.

Lautaro Martinez – 7.5/10

Martinez had a good game as he attempted five shots, with just one on target. He won six duels and played two key passes as well.

Substitutes

Yann Bisseck – 6.5/10

He replaced Pavard but could not make an impact.

Carlos Augusto – 6.5/10

He replaced Bastoni but could not impact the proceedings positively.

Piotr Zielinski – 6.5/10

He replaced Calhanoglu but could not impact the match.

Davide Frattesi & Nicola Zalewski – N/A

They came on late in the match and played too few minutes for a rating.

Manager

Simone Inzaghi – 7/10

Despite trailing for an entire half, he inspired his team to make a comeback.

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